Registered Nurse (RN) – Pre/Post-Op & Endoscopy

Novant Health Hilton Head Island, SC, US

What We Offer

Join a collaborative nursing team providing pre-op and post-op care across surgical and endoscopy services. This fast-paced role offers cross-training opportunities in endoscopy and infusion while delivering high-quality care to patients daily.

Why Nurses Choose This Role

- Day-one medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Flexible scheduling and generous paid time off to support work-life balance
- Tuition support programs and career advancement opportunities, including specialty certifications
- Retirement match and competitive total rewards package
- Mental Health, well-being, telehealth, and therapy resources for you and your family

Location Details

Location: 25 Hospital Center Blvd Hilton Head, South Carolina 29926
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: 4 x 10-hour shifts, 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM. No scheduled weekends or holidays. Endoscopy call rotation approximately once per month or less, including occasional weekend overnight coverage.

What You'll Do

Prepare and recover patients undergoing surgical and endoscopic procedures
Provide patient education and discharge instructions before and after procedures
Monitor patients throughout the perioperative experience and respond to changes in condition

What We're Looking For

Education:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required
- 4 Year / Bachelors Degree preferred
- If 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
- Refer to the Life Support Training Policy NH-HR-3096
Licensure/Certification:
- Current RN licensure in appropriate state required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Red Cross or American Heart Association required.
Additional Skills/Requirements:
- Additional required and preferred skills as outlined by role expectations

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

162751

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