RN Full-time
Novant Health

Registered Nurse - Adult Acute Care

Novant Health Wilmington, NC, US
What We Offer

One Application. Multiple Med/Surg Experiences. Choose Your Direction.

 

Not sure which Med/Surg environment is right for you? Let Career Compass point you in the right direction.

 

Career Compass gives experienced RNs and LPNs new to Novant Health the opportunity to explore multiple Med/Surg teams before choosing their permanent home. From innovation and oncology to higher-acuity care, discover what each unit has to offer, find where you thrive, and choose the team that’s right for you.

 

  • Location: New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC
  • Schedule: Full-Time, 0.9 FTE, 72 Hours per 2 weeks, 12 Hour Day OR Night Shift
  • Department Rotations to Include: 4 Med/Surg Units
  • Benefits: For more benefit information, please visit our website here: https://www.novanthealth.org/team-members/benefits/
  • Onboarding: Comprehensive orientation and training program designed to set new team members up for success, with ongoing support from experienced preceptors and leadership.

Explore. Choose. Develop. Grow.


What You'll Do

  • Provide safe, patient-centered care across diverse Med/Surg populations
  • Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams
  • Prioritize and manage the needs of your patients
  • Adapt to different unit environments while building your clinical skills
  • Educate patients and families throughout their care journey

Why Choose Career Compass?

  • Explore multiple Med/Surg environments before choosing your permanent home
  • Discover unique opportunities in innovation, oncology, critical care, and more
  • Build your clinical expertise across diverse patient populations
  • Receive support for professional development, certifications, and career growth
  • Find a team that aligns with your skills, interests, and goals

What We're Looking For

  • Education:
    • High School Diploma or GED, required.
    • 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 of RN Work experience, required.
    • One-year relevant experience, preferred. 
  • Licensure/Certification: 
    • Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required. 

Job Opening ID

2026-245988

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