About this role
At WakeMed, we don’t just treat patients - we care for people. Our team is built on a foundation of collaboration, innovation, and heart. As an ICU Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) in critical care, you’ll be a key clinical leader helping shape the future of critical care across our system. In this role, you’ll:
- Lead evidence-based nursing practices that elevate patient outcomes and support our ICU teams.
- Partner with nursing leadership to drive meaningful change at the bedside and beyond.
- Mentor and educate nurses, empowering them to deliver exceptional care with confidence.
- Collaborate across disciplines to design and implement safe, cost-effective, evidence-based care strategies.
- Influence nursing practice locally and nationally through research, policy, and innovation.
If you're passionate about critical care and ready to make a lasting impact in a health system that values your voice, your expertise, and your compassion — WakeMed is where you belong.
Sign-On Bonus Options for External Candidates:
Choose the incentive that works best for you:
- $5,000 with a 1-year commitment
- $10,000 with a 2-year commitment
- $15,000 with a 3-year commitment
Relocation also available for out of state
Note: Internal WakeMed employees are not eligible for sign-on bonuses.
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
Licensure
Registered Nurse Required - And Clinical Nurse Specialist Required
Education
Master's Degree Nursing Required
Experience
5 Years Nursing - Related Area Required. ICU/Critical Care
Other facts
About WakeMed Health & Hospitals
WakeMed Health & Hospitals is a private, not-for-profit health care organization based in Raleigh, N.C.
The 900+ bed system comprises a network of health care facilities that includes:
• Level I Trauma Center and tertiary referral hospital, children’s hospital and rehabilitation hospital in Raleigh, N.C.
• Community hospital in Cary
• Women’s hospital and family health center in North Raleigh
• Comprehensive outpatient centers and freestanding emergency departments in Brier Creek, Garner and Apex
• Freestanding Children's Emergency Department and dedicated Children’s Hospital
• One of the highest volume heart centers in the United States
• Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Multiple outpatient rehabilitation sites
• 40+ primary care and specialty physician practices
• Home health services
WakeMed’s team of 8,000+ nurses, technologists and medical support staff and more than 1,000 affiliated physicians serve the residents of Wake County and beyond using the most advanced technologies and facilities to ensure the finest in health care.
Specialties
WakeMed is home to two nationally accredited, award winning Chest Pain Centers and two nationally accredited, award winning Stroke Centers. Centers of excellence include cardiac and vascular care, women’s and children’s services, physical rehabilitation, emergency and trauma, orthopedics, neurosciences, home care and numerous wellness and community outreach programs.
What you'll do
- As an ICU Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will lead evidence-based nursing practices and mentor nurses to enhance patient care. You will also collaborate with nursing leadership to implement effective care strategies.
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