Registered Nurse (RN) 5 West Med-Surg
Cary, North Carolina
- Unit and setting
- Med-Surg · Hospital
- License
- RN license Registered Nurse Required
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed
- License
- Registered Nurse Required
- Education
- Diploma Nursing Required - Or Associate's Degree Nursing Required
- Experience
- No Experience 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
Benefits
- Free parking at all campuses
- Health, Dental, Vision + 6 free mental health consults through Lyra
- MetLife Pet Insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan
- PDO (vacation, sick, & holidays)
- Voluntary medical & daily expense insurance options
More benefits (5)
- WakeWell Rewards & wellness programs
- WakeMed Gives - financial assistance, well-being initiatives & education support
- KinderCare & Bright Horizons childcare partnerships
- Tuition & specialty certification reimbursement
- Professional development support
The role and schedule
- Charge
- Charge shifts are part of the role
Support on this unit
- Nurse to patient
- 1:4–1:8 stated in this posting
- Orientation
- 4–12 week orientation
The workplace
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 preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are floating and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit
On your path
Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.
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Overview
At WakeMed Health & Hospitals, we believe in delivering care with purpose, compassion, and excellence—the WakeWay. As a Registered Nurse with 5 West Med-Surg, you’ll be part of a team that places priority on patient safety, quality of care and staff safety at the only full-service hospital in Cary, North Carolina.
Why Join 5 West Med-Surg
- 40-bed unit
- RN-to-patient ratio of 1:4
- Nurse Tech ratio of 1:8
- Strong leadership support from unit and executive teams
- Collaborative team culture where teamwork is fundamental
- Magnet-designated nursing environment with a strong nursing voice
What You’ll Do
Provide total comprehensive nursing to patients and their families through the implementation of a plan of care. Provide care for a diverse patient population, including trauma related injuries, bariatric surgery, total joint surgery, general surgery, neuro/spine surgery, and oncology patients Participate in bedside shift reports and purposeful hourly rounding Conduct multiple disciplinary rounds for discharge progresses Prioritize patient safety and quality outcomes
Unit Support & Resources
- Charge Nurse
- ICU Rounding Nurse
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Hospitalist Coverage
- Medical Intensivist
- Critical Care Advanced Practice Providers
Scheduling & Work Life Balance
- Self-Scheduling
- 6-8 Week Schedules released 3 weeks in advance
- 4-12 Week orientation with a Preceptor
Professional Growth
Clinical ladder opportunities Nursing Professional Development Program Opportunities to pursue specialty certifications Participate in system and unit level committees including Education, Quality/Practice, Work/Life, Falls Prevention and Policy & Procedure
Department Description
Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.
EOE
Recognition
5 West Med-Surg is known for its strong culture of teamwork, engagement, and nursing excellence, including:
- DAISY and Petal Award Winners
- Team DAISY recognition - 2 years in a row
- WakeMed Pyramid Society Award winners
- Multiple national nursing conference presenters
Employee Benefits & Perks
- Free parking at all campuses
- Health, Dental, Vision + 6 free mental health consults through Lyra
- MetLife Pet Insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan
- PDO (vacation, sick, & holidays)
- Voluntary medical & daily expense insurance options
- WakeWell Rewards & wellness programs
- WakeMed Gives – financial assistance, well‑being initiatives & education support
- KinderCare & Bright Horizons childcare partnerships
- Tuition & specialty certification reimbursement
- Professional development support — we invest in your future
Licensure
Registered Nurse Required
Education
Diploma Nursing Required - Or Associate's Degree Nursing Required
Experience
No Experience Required
What's around it?
Cary, NCFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 2% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,738/mo
- Household income
- $134,905/yr, all local households, not nurse pay