Registered Nurse (RN)- Operating Room Training Academy, September 2026

Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating Room Training Academy, September 2026

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist - Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC

July 6, 2026

$76K

Department: 37770 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Surgical Services Academy

Status:

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30

Where You'll Work

Welcome to our September 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, while making a difference in patients’ lives.

About the OR Academy

Stage I: Commences with a comprehensive week of General Nursing Orientation followed by five weeks of immersive classes featuring lectures, discussions, skill training, demonstrations, observational learning, and simulation exercises.

Stage II: Dive into clinical rotations focused on surgical patient care, covering circulator and scrub roles. Gain hands‑on experience working closely with preceptors in the OR to develop essential skills for safe and effective patient care.

What We Offer

• Day 1 Health Coverage: Choose from copay or HSA‑eligible health insurance options with coverage starting on your first day of work.
• Retirement: 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.

What You’ll Need

• 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) certification.

What You'll Do

• Prepare thoroughly 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 for the respective patient age groups when participating in patient care.

Our Commitment to You

Compensation

• Base compensation within the listed pay range based on qualifications, skills, experience, and/or training.
• Premium pay options such as shift, on‑call, and other specialty pay.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

Benefits and More

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

Eligibility for the programs listed above may depend on your full‑time, part‑time, per diem, temporary, or other employment status; please discuss details with a recruiter during your interview.