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Reporting directly to the Director of Nursing, this critical role will play a vital part in ensuring the highest quality patient care and maintaining the highest standards of excellence in nursing ...

We are proud to have one of the highest nurse retention rates in the country. Some of the other reasons people choose us include: * Priority access to thousands of travel nursing jobs * Industry ...

We are proud to have one of the highest nurse retention rates in the country. Some of the other reasons people choose us include: * Priority access to thousands of travel nursing jobs * Industry ...

We are proud to have one of the highest nurse retention rates in the country. Some of the other reasons people choose us include: * Priority access to thousands of travel nursing jobs * Industry ...

We are proud to have one of the highest nurse retention rates in the country. Some of the other reasons people choose us include: * Priority access to thousands of travel nursing jobs * Industry ...

We are proud to have one of the highest nurse retention rates in the country. Some of the other reasons people choose us include: * Priority access to thousands of travel nursing jobs * Industry ...

We are proud to have one of the highest nurse retention rates in the country. Some of the other reasons people choose us include: * Priority access to thousands of travel nursing jobs * Industry ...

We are proud to have one of the highest nurse retention rates in the country. Some of the other reasons people choose us include: * Priority access to thousands of travel nursing jobs * Industry ...

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How much do highest nursing jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for highest nursing in the United States is $90,935.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $74,500.00 and $103,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the highest nursing positions?

The highest nursing positions typically include roles such as Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), Nurse Practitioner (NP), Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), and Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS). These positions usually require advanced education, such as a master's or doctoral degree, along with significant clinical experience. Nurses in these roles take on leadership, administrative, or highly specialized clinical responsibilities and often have greater autonomy and earning potential than other nursing roles.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), and why are they important?

To thrive as a Chief Nursing Officer, you need a strong background in nursing practice, leadership experience, and typically a master's or doctoral degree in nursing or healthcare administration. Familiarity with hospital information systems, regulatory compliance tools, and quality improvement frameworks is essential. Outstanding communication, strategic thinking, and conflict resolution skills distinguish top performers in this executive role. These abilities are crucial for driving organizational excellence, ensuring patient care standards, and leading large nursing teams effectively.

What is the difference between Highest Nursing vs Registered Nurse?

AspectHighest NursingRegistered Nurse
Required CredentialsRN license, advanced certificationsRN license, basic nursing education
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, specialized unitsHospitals, clinics, community health
Employer & Industry UsageHealthcare facilities, specialized rolesMost healthcare settings, general nursing
Common Search & ComparisonHigher-level nursing roles, advanced practiceEntry to mid-level nursing roles

Highest Nursing typically refers to advanced or specialized nursing roles requiring additional certifications, whereas Registered Nurse (RN) is a foundational nursing position. The main difference lies in qualifications, scope of practice, and work environment, with Highest Nursing roles often involving more responsibilities and specialized skills.

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Infographic showing various Highest Nursing job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 56% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 23% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $90,935 per year, or $43.7 per hour.

Registered Nurse, Weekends, Post-Transplant Cancer Center

Advocate Aurora Health

Wake Forest, NC • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Advocate Aurora Health rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 775 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

189th of 887 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Department:
34415 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Nursing Med Surg: 5CCW Medical/Surgery
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
36
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Weekend Days
Join our dynamic team as a Registered Nurse (Full-Time, Weekends, Nights) in the 10-bed, Transplant Surgery Unit at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. You'll be part of a team of thriving, compassionate health care professionals providing top-quality care to help patients in their healing journeys. This is your chance to make a real impact while being surrounded by a supportive team of leading medical experts!
Post surgical cases range from transplants to solid tumors and surgical oncology overflow. This post-op patient population consists of ENT, urology, and thoracic surgeries.
But it's not just about the cases; it's about the culture. Our 'team family' ethos fosters support and growth, leading to low turnover rates and a fulfilling work environment. Plus, with flexible scheduling options, you can maintain that work-life balance while experiencing something new every day. Join us at the Transplant Surgery Unit and be part of something extraordinary.
Position Highlights:
Department: Transplant Surgery Unit
  • Sign-On Bonus:$15,000 sign-on bonus eligibleposition, provided the candidate meets the eligibility requirements
  • Department:Transplant Surgery Unit
  • Shift Schedule:Full-Time - 36hrs=3 (12hr) shifts, Saturdays and Sundays, plus 1 night during week,Nights, 6:30pm-7am
  • Location: Winston-Salem Campus, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
What We Offer:
  • Generous PTO:Accrue up to 200 hours/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.
  • Education Reimbursement: We invest in your professional growth, offering up to $2,500 per year towards a bachelor's degree and up to $5,000 per year towards a graduate degree.
  • Wellness Incentives: Take advantage of up to $1,500 per year in wellness incentives through our LiveWELL program, prioritizing your well-being.
  • Parental Benefits: We understand the importance of family, providing six weeks of paid birthing-mother maternity leave and four weeks of paid parental leave.
  • Retirement: Secure your financial future with up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions.
What You'll Need:
  • Graduation from accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred.
  • Registered Nurse licensure from the State of North Carolina Board of Nursing
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required within 1 year of hire, per unit guidelines.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required within 1 year of hire, per unit guidelines.
How You'll Impact Patient Care:
Energizing healthcare at its core, we deliver nursing care through a dynamic process - expertly assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating. Leading a dedicated team, we unite with a diverse group of healthcare professionals, weaving together a tapestry of age-appropriate and developmentally sensitive care that exceeds the highest nursing standards.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Provide patient/family centered care using the nursing process and focusing on the physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, religious, and environmental needs. This includes providing for the assessment, development of nursing diagnoses, outcome identification, planning, implementation of interventions, coordination of care, health teaching and promotion and evaluation of goals and interventions consistent with the policies of WFBMC.
2. Maintains a safe, therapeutic, and healing environment through ensuring patient privacy and responsive, respectful, accepting, and professional behavior.
3. Utilizes and promotes the use of technology and equipment to enhance the safety of patients and staff.
4. Communicates effectively to promote sharing of information throughout the continuum of care and as an effective member of the healthcare team.
5. Demonstrates the ability to function in a professional setting through active participation in a professional practice model. This includes participating in shared governance, adherence to standards of care, participation in peer review and professional development promoting leadership and clinical excellence, effective team skills, autonomous practice and acknowledgment of accountability for actions and critical thinking.
6. Performs and maintains competency for point-of-care testing as assigned, waived and or non-waived, ensuring compliance with WFBH policies and with applicable state and federal regulations.
7. Acts as a patient advocate throughout the continuum of care including all patient settings and in the community.
8. Coordinates the effective and efficient delivery of patient care services through the application of care management principles. Identifies clinical priorities and initiates action to improve patient outcomes.
9. Demonstrates ability to function in a professional practice model through active participation in shared governance, promotion of a healthy work environment and acceptance of personal responsibility for professional growth.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
  • Ability to tolerate moderate to high stress levels.
  • Subject to occasional crowded conditions
  • Moderate noise environment
  • Handles emergency or crisis situations
  • Subject to many interruptions and stressful situations
  • Regular exposure to the risk of blood borne diseases, infections and contagious diseases.
  • Contact with patients, family members, community members, co-workers, and medical staff under a wide variety of circumstances.
  • Handles absentee replacement on short notice.
  • Required to wear PPE.
If you are a dedicated nurse looking to make a difference in patient care, we welcome you to be a part of our team in the Transplant Surgery Unit. Join us and experience the fulfillment of providing exceptional healthcare in a supportive and dynamic environment.Apply today!
Pay Range
$34.90 - $52.35
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
  • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
  • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
  • Incentive pay for select positions
  • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
  • Paid Time Off programs
  • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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Advocate Healthcare, based in Oak Lawn, Illinois, United States, is a leading figure in the health care industry. Accessible via their official website, 'advocatehealth.com', this organization provides a wide variety of medical services and treatment options. Founded in 1995 through a merger of Evangelical Health Systems Corporation and Lutheran General HealthSystem, Advocate Healthcare has grown exponentially over the years. Now, it operates more than 400 sites of care, including 12 hospitals that encompass 11 acute care hospitals, the state’s largest integrated children’s network, five Level I trauma centers, and three Level II trauma centers. Upholding their values of equality, compassion, excellence, partnership and stewardship, Advocate Healthcare's mission is centered on building lifelong relationships with patients by delivering the best health outcomes and highest level of service through an integrated approach to care and wellness.

Industry

Hospitals and health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Charlotte, NC, US