RN Residency, Cardiology(Fall/Winter Cohort)

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is seeking full-time New Grad RNs for our Cardiology Residency at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. A New Graduate Nurse is either a current nursing student nearing graduation from an RN program or a recent graduate with less than six months of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse. 

Position Highlights 

• Sign-on Bonus: Up to $15,000 for qualified candidates!  
• Facility: Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, an 885-bed tertiary-care hospital in Winston-Salem and the region's only Level 1 trauma center, serves as the cornerstone of a globally recognized health system that integrates exceptional patient care, cutting-edge research, and comprehensive medical education through a network of community hospitals, specialty locations, and the renowned Wake Forest School of Medicine. 
• Residency Program: New Graduate RNs at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist receive supportive training led by dedicated nurse educators, including clinical orientation, specialty-specific learning, and skill-building in clinical decision-making, teamwork, communication, and career development. 

The Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center Cardiology units include:

• Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery: This is a 22-bed unit specializing in step-down (IMC) care for cardiothoracic and vascular surgery patients. We primarily care for those recovering from open-heart surgeries, including CABG, valve repairs, AAA repairs, LVADs, heart transplants, and vascular procedures such as femoral bypass and amputations. Our team handles tasks like managing temporary pacer wires, removing drains, changing sternal dressings, and monitoring chest tubes. Nurses typically care for 4-5 patients each, depending on acuity.
• Cardiology Stepdown: This is a 25-bed Intermediate level Cardiology step-down unit. It caters to patients with various cardiovascular needs, including those with MI, pacemaker insertions, cardiac drips, Swan-Ganz catheters, aspirin desensitization, heart transplants, LVADs, cardioversions, post-ablation, and post-TAVR (transaortic valve replacement) procedures.
• Interventional Cardiology Intermediate Care: This is a 28-bed unit with remote telemetry and bedside monitors. It handles conditions like chest pain, arrhythmias, and heart failure, and performs procedures such as cardiac caths, electrophysiology studies, and stress tests. The unit provides a mix of IMC and Med-Surg care, with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:3 to 1:5, based on acuity. We do not care for LVAD patients, but initiate BiPAP as needed.

What We Have to Offer 

• Relocating? Qualified candidates receive a $1,500 bonus, paid within 30 days of starting 
• Health Coverage: Starts on Day 1 with your choice of copay or HSA-eligible insurance options 
• Wellness: Access LiveWell incentives to earn rewards for physical, financial, and personal well-being 
• PTO: Up to 200 hours of paid time off annually 
• Education Assistance: Up to $5,000/year for pursing advanced degrees
• Certifications: Coverage for 183 nursing certifications from the ANCC 
• Parental Leave: Up to 6 weeks of paid leave 
• Retirement: Up to 7% employer-paid contributions to your retirement fund 

Job Summary

The New Graduate Nurse provides nursing care to patients using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation). They lead and direct other assigned team members and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide age/developmentally appropriate care in accordance with nursing standards of care and practice.   

What You’ll Need 

• Less than 6 months of RN experience  
• Graduation from accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred. 
• Registered Nurse licensure from the State of North Carolina Board of Nursing 
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required  
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 1 year of hire, per unit guidelines  
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 1 year of hire, per unit guidelines  

Ready to kickstart your nursing journey? Joining the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist family as a New Grad RN means stepping into a world of learning, support, and growth. Get excited to make a real difference in patients' lives while soaking up the experience and mentorship that will set you up for success in your nursing career.  APPLY TODAY!