RN, Operating Room Training Academy

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Welcome to our June 2026 RN Post Graduate Training Program, where registered nurses embark on an exciting journey to become skilled professionals in the Operating Room! As part of this program you’ll engage in comprehensive classroom and clinical training to master the intricacies of the operating room. Joining the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist family in the OR Training Academy means stepping into a world of learning, support, and growth.

Get excited to make a difference in patients’ lives while soaking up experience and mentorship that will set you up for success in your nursing career.

• Sign‑on Bonus: $10,000 (eligible upon meeting requirements)
• Status:
  Full‑time
• Location:
  
  Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
• Start Date:
  
  June 1, 2026

• Stage I:
  Comprehensive week of General Nursing Orientation followed by five weeks of immersive classes—lectures, discussions, skill training, demonstration, observation, and simulation.
• Stage II:
  Clinical rotations in surgical patient care, covering circulator and scrub roles with dedicated preceptors.

• Day 1 health coverage (copay or HSA‑eligible options)
• Up to 7% employer‑paid retirement contributions
• Education reimbursement: up to $2,500 per year toward a bachelor’s degree and up to $5,000 per year toward a graduate degree

• Less than 1 year of experience in the Operating Room
• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing
• Registered Nurse licensure from the State of North Carolina Board of Nursing
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required

• Prepare for classroom and clinical commitments, arranging meetings as needed.
• Consistently fulfill examination requirements on designated days.
• Maintain meticulous clinical case records.
• Uphold a constructive and enthusiastic demeanor during clinical rotations.
• Deliver age‑appropriate care in strict accordance with Age/Developmental Specific Guidelines when participating in patient care.

Enjoy a vibrant lifestyle within North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad Region, with walking and biking trails, golf courses, arts communities, local cuisine, and craft breweries and wineries.

• Affordable living: housing costs 31% below the national average.
• Vibrant neighborhoods: lively downtowns and family‑oriented communities.
• Great schools: top‑rated educational institutions.

• Base compensation within the listed pay range, based on qualifications, experience, and training.
• Premium pay for shift, on‑call, and other extra duties.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual performance‑based increases.

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care.
• Family benefits including adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match.
• Educational Assistance Program.