What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) ICU position at WakeMed Health & Hospitals?
Overview:
With several general and specialty critical care units throughout our three acute care hospitals, WakeMed’s Critical Care nurses focus on providing excellent and compassionate care to our most critically ill patients. Critical Care units at WakeMed care collaborative, supportive environments with all team members delivering complex care to patients. WakeMed currently has openings in a variety of our critical care settings.
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WakeMed Raleigh Campus
WakeMed Cary Hospital
WakeMed North Hospital
Serving All WakeMed Hospitals
WakeMed is one of just a few hospitals in North Carolina with an eICU®. This offers an extra layer of care for our critically ill patients through electronic intensive care monitoring and trend spotting from a remote location.
Department Description:
Why Nurses Choose WakeMed
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With several general and specialty critical care units throughout our three acute care hospitals, WakeMed’s Critical Care nurses focus on providing excellent and compassionate care to our most critically ill patients. Critical Care units at WakeMed care collaborative, supportive environments with all team members delivering complex care to patients. WakeMed currently has openings in a variety of our critical care settings.
Choose your passion!
WakeMed Raleigh Campus
- Cardiovascular Intensive Care (CVICU)
- Cardiothoracic Surgery Intensive Care (CTICU)
- Medical Intensive Care (MICU)
- Neuro Intensive Care (Neuro ICU)
- Surgical Trauma Intensive Care (STICU)
- Pediatric Intensive Care (PICU)
- Neonatal Intensive Care (NICU)
WakeMed Cary Hospital
- Intensive Care (ICU)
- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
WakeMed North Hospital
- Intensive Care (ICU)
Serving All WakeMed Hospitals
WakeMed is one of just a few hospitals in North Carolina with an eICU®. This offers an extra layer of care for our critically ill patients through electronic intensive care monitoring and trend spotting from a remote location.
WakeMed at a Glance
- 3 Acute Care Hospitals - Raleigh Campus, Cary Hospital & North Hospital
- 973 Beds
- 8 Emergency Departments
- 2 Trauma Centers - Level 1, Level 3
- 175 Physician Practices
- 12,500 Employees
- 2,000 Medical Staff Members
- 60 Years of Serving Our Community
Why Nurses Choose WakeMed
We proudly offer comprehensive benefits and competitive salaries as well as:
- Robust career ladder
- A team approach to caregiving
- Shared decision-making structure
- Tuition & specialty certification reimbursement
- Continuing education and career advancement opportunities
- 403(b) retirement savings plan
- Mental health counseling sessions
- Comprehensive employee assistance program
- Public service loan forgiveness support
WakeMed Awards & Accolades
- Magnet Recognition with Distinction™
- Repeat “A” hospital safety grades from The Leapfrog Group
- 2023–2025 America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity – Newsweek
- 2025 America’s Best-in-State Hospitals – Newsweek
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
Licensure:
Registered Nurse Required
Education:
Diploma Nursing Required - Or Associate's Degree Nursing Required - And Bachelor's Degree Nursing Preferred
Experience:
1 Year Nursing Required