Registered Nurse (RN) - Wilkes Progressive Care Unit

Wilkesboro, NC, United States

Where You Will Work:

Progressive Care is a 16 bed unit, sometimes referred to as a “Step-Down Unit” for patients who are recovering from critical conditions but still require close monitoring and more frequent assessments than a standard unit can offer. Our Progressive Care is dedicated in providing patient and family centered care, while collaborating with the healthcare team, including physicians/providers, specialists, case management, respiratory therapists, and more to ensure each patient receives the most complete care. Our low nurse to patient ratio, multiple nurse aides, and out of staffing charge nurse ensures quality care, frequent monitoring, and exceptional customer service.

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 We’re Looking For:. 

• REQUIRED- 1 year RN Experience with at least 1 year of med-surgical nursing preferred.

• 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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