Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical Trauma ICU
Raleigh, North Carolina
The Clinical Nurse is responsible for providing total comprehensive nursing to patients and their families through the implementation of a plan of care.
- Unit and setting
- Surgical Trauma ICU · Hospital Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical Trauma ICU
- License
- RN license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed No Experience Required
- Education
- Diploma in Nursing or Associate's Degree in Nursing Diploma Nursing Required - Or Associate's Degree Nursing Required
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questionsAround graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
What it pays
- Tuition assistance
- Offered
- Loan repayment
- Offered
- Bonus
- Relocation incentives Relocation Incentives for out-of-state hiresout-of-state hires
- Pay reviews
- Career Ladder (RN I - IV) placement Career Ladder - RN I - IV based on education and experiencebased on education and experience
Benefits
- BenefitsCompetitive Benefits PackageCompetitive Benefits Package
- BenefitsTuition ReimbursementTuition Reimbursement to keep your education moving forward
- BenefitsPublic Service Loan Forgiveness eligibilityPublic Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
- BenefitsProfessional Development OpportunitiesProfessional Development Opportunities
- Relocation Incentives for out-of-state hires
- Free Onsite Parking
The role and schedule
- Care model
- Patient & Family Centered Care (PFCC) model
- Day to day
- provide total comprehensive nursing through plan of care implementation The Clinical Nurse is responsible for providing total comprehensive nursing to patients and their families through the implementation of a plan of care.
- Day to day
- listen to and honor patient and family perspectives and choices Dignity and Respect = Listen to and honor patient and family perspectives and choices;
- Day to day
- communicate and share complete and unbiased information with patients and families Information Sharing = Communicate and share complete and unbiased information with patients and families in ways that are affirming and useful;
- Day to day
- support patient and family participation in care and decision-making Participation = Patients and families are encouraged and supported in participating in care and decision-making at the level they choose;
- Day to day
- collaborate with patients and families in care delivery Collaboration = Patients and families and the Clinical Nurse collaborate in the delivery of care.
The workplace
- Parking
- Free onsite parking Free Onsite Parking
WakeMed Health & Hospitals is a healthcare system based in Raleigh, North Carolina, serving the broader Wake County community. The organization's mission centers on improving the health and well-being of the community through outstanding and compassionate care. WakeMed emphasizes recruiting…
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit
On your path
ICU / Critical Care has an opening for new graduates. This employer welcomes new graduates for this role. See the posting’s qualifications and orientation details.
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Overview
The Clinical Nurse is responsible for providing total comprehensive nursing to patients and their families through the implementation of a plan of care. The plan is based upon the patient's developmental and health care needs identified through the assessment of the patient's physical, psychological, socioeconomic status, and physician orders regarding care, treatment, and education.
The Clinical Nurse understands the needs of the organization and supports the mission, values, and management of patient care services.
The Clinical Nurse actively supports and incorporates ANA Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice, North Carolina Board of Nursing Practice Act, WakeMed's Division of Nursing Professional Practice model, and WakeMed's Patient & Family Centered Care (PFCC) model.
The Four Key Concepts Of PFCC Are
Dignity and Respect = Listen to and honor patient and family perspectives and choices; Information Sharing = Communicate and share complete and unbiased information with patients and families in ways that are affirming and useful; Participation = Patients and families are encouraged and supported in participating in care and decision-making at the level they choose; Collaboration = Patients and families and the Clinical Nurse collaborate in the delivery of care.
Department Description
Why WakeMed?
Magnet Recognition with Distinction™ – WakeMed is the first health system in NC and one of only 47 worldwide to earn this highest honor for nursing excellence. Top Hospital to Work For in NC Recognized by Newsweek as one of the Best Employers for Diversity Relocation Incentives for out-of-state hires Competitive Benefits Package Tuition Reimbursement to keep your education moving forward Free Onsite Parking Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility Professional Development Opportunities Career Ladder – RN I – IV based on education and experience
At WakeMed, you’ll find more than a job, you’ll find a supportive environment, growth opportunities, and a team that values your future.
Licensure
Registered Nurse Required
Education
Diploma Nursing Required - Or Associate's Degree Nursing Required
Experience
No Experience Required
What's around it?
Raleigh, NCFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 2% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,572/mo
- Household income
- $85,395/yr, all local households, not nurse pay