RN, ICU, Nightshift Weekend Program

Department: 34516 Wilkes Medical Center - Nursing:
Critical Care

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 36

Schedule Details/Additional Information: Full Time, Nights, WEEKENDS

Pay Range: $34.90 - $52.35

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) – ICU
* WEEKENDS*

Location: Wilkesboro, NC, United States

Sign‑on Bonus: $15,000-$20,000 sign‑on bonus available to eligible candidates.

At Wilkes Medical Center, our 8‑bed ICU provides intensive, specialized care for critically ill patients who need constant monitoring and support for life‑threatening conditions. It is staffed by highly skilled medical professionals and equipped with specialized technology like ventilators, cardiac monitors, and IV lines to support vital functions. Our goal is to provide quality, life‑saving care and support to patients and families during challenging times.

Our low nurse‑to‑patient ratio and out‑of‑staffing charge nurse ensure quality care and exceptional customer service.

• One year of med‑surgical nursing preferred.
• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which you practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 1 year of hire for Adult Critical Care.

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Use evidence‑based practice, clinical decision‑making, compassion, communication, and leadership to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

Wilkes Medical Center is part of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Health. It offers a 130‑bed rural community hospital with a 10‑bed skilled nursing unit and wide inpatient and outpatient services, including a state‑of‑the‑art critical care unit. Located in North Wilkesboro, NC, it is approximately 60 miles from Winston‑Salem and 40 miles from Boone.

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• Base compensation based on qualifications, skills, and experience.
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• Paid Time Off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short‑ and long‑term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match.
• Educational Assistance Program.

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