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Registered Nurse - General Med/Surg 3 - Day Shift

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Wilmington, North Carolina

RN

Posted Aug 10 · New grads welcomed · reported

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Shift
12-hour days
Hours a week
36
Unit
Wound-Care

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Role

Schedule
12-hour days · 3 a week · 36 hours
Weekends
Every other weekend
Term
Permanent
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
Experience
New graduates

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About this role

What We Offer

Looking for a nursing team where you'll feel supported, challenged, and valued every day?

At Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, our Med/Surg III team is a collaborative group of nurses committed to delivering exceptional patient care while helping each other grow professionally. Whether you're an experienced nurse or a new graduate looking to build a strong clinical foundation, you'll find mentorship, teamwork, and leadership that genuinely invests in your success.

Location: Wilmington, NC / New Hanover Regional Medical Center, 9th Floor

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Schedule

  • Full-Time, 36 hours per week
  • Shift: Days, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
  • Holiday Rotation: Required

Why Nurses Choose Med/Surg III Supportive and approachable leadership team that is present and engaged Welcoming unit culture where teamwork comes first Professional growth through skill development and leadership opportunities Exposure to a diverse patient population that strengthens assessment and critical thinking skills New graduate-friendly environment with dedicated support and mentorship Comprehensive benefits beginning on day one Career mobility throughout one of the region's leading healthcare systems

What We're Looking For

Education

High School Diploma or GED, required. 4 Year / Bachelors Degree 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, preferred.

Experience

One year relevant experience, preferred. Licensure/

Certification

Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required.

What You'll Do

As a Registered Nurse on Med/Surg III, you will

  • Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans
  • Administer medications, IV therapies, and treatments
  • Provide wound care and ongoing patient monitoring
  • Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care
  • Delegate appropriately to ancillary teammates
  • Educate patients and families to support recovery and wellness
  • Advocate for patient safety and exceptional outcomes
  • Deliver compassionate care while creating a remarkable patient experience

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Requirements

  • RN License
  • Every other weekend
  • Nursing
  • Injectable medication administration
  • Patient monitoring
  • RN License
  • Hospital
  • Rotating weekends
  • Inpatient

Place

City
Wilmington, North Carolina
Median rent
$1,395/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$66,738/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
4% below the national average

Wilmington area index 96.4, where 100 is the national average.

Wilmington blends historic riverfront charm with coastal Carolina living. Nurses enjoy a laid-back beach-town atmosphere, a vibrant downtown along the Cape Fear River, and easy access to nearby Wrightsville Beach. With a growing healthcare community and mild winters, it's an appealing spot for RNs seeking a slower pace without sacrificing professional opportunity.

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Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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Novant Health is a large, multi-state healthcare system with over 41,000 team members, operating facilities across North Carolina and surrounding regions. In Wilmington, NC, the system includes Novant Health Scotts Hill Medical Center, a newer facility offering ICU and procedural…

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