Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Hiring organization · Based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

On the floor

What the day-to-day looks like

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The city

Living in Winston-Salem, NC

Winston-Salem blends North Carolina Piedmont charm with a strong healthcare presence anchored by Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. The city offers tree-lined streets, a revitalized downtown arts district, and historic Old Salem's Moravian heritage. Nurses relocating here find mid-size-city affordability, mild four-season weather, and easy access to both the Blue Ridge Mountains and the coast.

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Map showing the location of Winston-Salem, NC — Winston-Salem, NC on the map · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap

State price level · North Carolina: 94.3; 6% below the national average
Median gross rent: $1,087/mo; rent and tenant-paid utilities

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

“I came for the sign-on bonus. I stayed because on my hardest night, my whole team stayed with me.”

A nurse, on why they stayed

The reality check

Before you decide

Weighing a first job here?

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