Registered Nurse, Emergency Room

What We Offer

Take Your Nursing Career to the Next Level with Novant Health! as a Registered Nurse in Wilmington, NC!

Are you a dedicated RN ready to make a meaningful impact in Acute care? Join our Emergency Room team at Novant Pender Memorial Hospital.

Why Novant Health?

Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
401(k) with matching contributions.
Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for career advancement.
Employee assistance programs and discounts.
Flexible schedules and paid time off.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide specialized post-operative care to patients recovering from emergency general and trauma surgeries, as well as step-down level patients.
Manage the care of patients with external fixators and multi-system injuries.
Apply expertise unique to a post-operative unit, distinct from standard Medical-Surgical nursing.
Utilize advanced knowledge and skills specific to post-operative patient management.

Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
Associate or Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
Current valid North Carolina nursing license or Multi-State/Compact required.
One-year relevant experience, preferred.

Be Part of a Remarkable Team

Embark on a rewarding career where your contributions make a difference every day.

🔗Apply today!

What We're Looking For

Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred.
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. If your RN nursing license has been inactive, retired or lapsed for five years or more and you have not been licensed in another state during the last five years, successful completion of a Board approved refresher course is required prior to reactivating or reinstating your license. In order to be considered for current licensure status, you must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course.
Experience: One year relevant experience, preferred.
Licensure/Certification: Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID

169863

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