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Registered Nurse (RN) - Wilkes Skilled Nursing Facility

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Wilkes Regional Medical Center

North Wilkesboro, North Carolina

You'll work on the 10-bed skilled nursing unit of a 130-bed rural community hospital.

Posted Sep 30

Shift and hours
Nights, 7p-7a Schedule Details/Additional Information: Nights 7p-7a36 hours a week
Unit and setting
Skilled nursing unit · Skilled Nursing Registered Nurse (RN) - Skilled Nursing Unit
License
RN license Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practicesRegistered Nurse license in the state you practice in
Term
Per Diem

Do you qualify?

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

What it pays

Against similar roles
In range for North Carolina PRN rolesNorth Carolina PRN postings that state pay run $31/hr to $55/hr, the middle half $39/hr to $48/hr, across 224 postings.
Extra pay
Shift and on-call premium pay Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's jobbased on a teammate's job
Bonus
Incentive pay Incentive pay for select positionsfor select positions
Eligibility
Benefits eligible Benefits Eligible: Yes
Pay reviews
Pay within the range depends on qualifications, skills, experience and training Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Pay reviews
Annual raises based on performance Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits

  • BenefitsPaid time off programsPaid Time Off programs
  • BenefitsMedical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disabilityHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • BenefitsFlexible spending accounts for health care and dependent careFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • BenefitsAdoption assistance and paid parental leaveFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • BenefitsRetirement plan with employer match and financial wellness programsDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • BenefitsEducational assistance programEducational Assistance Program
More benefits (4)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Defined contribution retirement plan with employer match

The role and schedule

Unit size
10-bed skilled nursing unit includes a 10-bed skilled nursing unit
On call
On-call rotation
Details
130-bed rural community hospital our 130-bed rural, community hospital includes a 10-bed skilled nursing unit

The workplace

Atrium Health logo
Atrium Health
Address
1370 WEST D ST, NORTH WILKESBORO, NC, 28659

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekend, holiday, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

Your fit

Original listing

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Department
34319 Wilkes Medical Center - Skilled Nursing Facility
Status
Full time
Benefits eligible
Yes
Hou rs per week
36

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Nights 7p-7a

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30

Registered Nurse (RN) – Skilled Nursing Unit

Wilkesboro, NC, United States

Where You Will Work

  • Learn more about Wilkesboro here or watch the video below!
  • Interested in a virtual tour of Wilkes Medical Center? Click here!

We’re Looking For: .

  • 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

What You’ll Do

  • 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.

About This Location

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.

Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care. 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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Our Commitment to You

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:

Compensation

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

Benefits and more

Paid Time Off programs

Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

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 and other financial wellness programs

Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise.

It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Registered Nurse (RN) - Wilkes Skilled Nursing Facility

What's around it?

In North Wilkesboro, NC

North Wilkesboro, NCFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 6% below the US average

Median rent
$599/mo
Household income
$38,474/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See North Wilkesboro, NC

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