New Graduate RN – Wilkes Surgical – Nights

Department

34428 Wilkes Medical Center - Nursing Med Surg:
Surgical Unit

Full time

Yes

36

Full Time, Nights 7p-7a with alternating weekends

$34.90 - $52.35

Wilkesboro, NC, United States

This position is Sign-on Bonus eligible and qualifies for a $15,000-$20,000 sign–on bonus, provided the candidate meets eligibility requirements!

The 16-bed postoperative surgical unit is focused on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care during the critical recovery phase following surgery. Our team fosters a culture of collaboration, clinical excellence, and continuous improvement, ensuring every patient receives safe and compassionate care. What sets our unit apart is our strong interdisciplinary teamwork, attention to detail, and commitment to supporting both patients and families through the healing process.

We take pride in maintaining a dynamic and supportive environment where staff are empowered to grow and succeed.

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• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association

• As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

Wilkes Medical Center, part of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Health, brings exceptional care to the heart of our community in North Wilkesboro, NC. Nestled in the beautiful foothills of Western NC, located approximately 60 miles from Winston‑Salem and approximately 40 miles from Boone, our 130‑bed rural, community hospital includes a 10‑bed skilled nursing unit and offers a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, including mother/baby, a state‑of‑the‑art critical care unit, surgical services, dialysis services, Diagnostic Imaging Center, and Wound Healing Center – all backed by the expertise of a nationally recognized academic medical center.

At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity.

Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all.

Your feedback matters. Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.

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Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well‑being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as…