Registered Nurse (RN) 5 West Med-Surg

Overview

At WakeMed Health & Hospitals, we believe in delivering care with purpose, compassion, and excellence—the WakeWay. As a Registered Nurse with 5 West Med-Surg, you’ll be part of a team that places priority on patient safety, quality of care and staff safety at the only full-service hospital in Cary, North Carolina.

Why Join 5 West Med-Surg

40-bed unit
RN-to-patient ratio of 1:4
Nurse Tech ratio of 1:8
Strong leadership support from unit and executive teams
Collaborative team culture where teamwork is fundamental
Magnet-designated nursing environment with a strong nursing voice

What You’ll Do

Provide total comprehensive nursing to patients and their families through the implementation of a plan of care.
Provide care for a diverse patient population, including trauma related injuries, bariatric surgery, total joint surgery, general surgery, neuro/spine surgery, and oncology patients
Participate in bedside shift reports and purposeful hourly rounding
Conduct multiple disciplinary rounds for discharge progresses
Prioritize patient safety and quality outcomes

Unit Support & Resources

Charge Nurse
ICU Rounding Nurse
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Hospitalist Coverage
Medical Intensivist
Critical Care Advanced Practice Providers

Scheduling & Work Life Balance

Self-Scheduling
6-8 Week Schedules released 3 weeks in advance
4-12 Week orientation with a Preceptor

Professional Growth

Clinical ladder opportunities
Nursing Professional Development Program
Opportunities to pursue specialty certifications
Participate in system and unit level committees including Education, Quality/Practice, Work/Life, Falls Prevention and Policy & Procedure

Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

EOE

Recognition

5 West Med-Surg is known for its strong culture of teamwork, engagement, and nursing excellence, including:

DAISY and Petal Award Winners
Team DAISY recognition - 2 years in a row
WakeMed Pyramid Society Award winners
Multiple national nursing conference presenters

Employee Benefits & Perks

Free parking at all campuses
Health, Dental, Vision + 6 free mental health consults through Lyra
MetLife Pet Insurance
403(b) retirement plan
PDO (vacation, sick, & holidays)
Voluntary medical & daily expense insurance options
WakeWell Rewards & wellness programs
WakeMed Gives – financial assistance, well‑being initiatives & education support
KinderCare & Bright Horizons childcare partnerships
Tuition & specialty certification reimbursement
Professional development support — we invest in your future

Licensure

Registered Nurse Required
Education

Diploma Nursing Required - Or Associate's Degree Nursing Required
Experience

No Experience Required

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