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Registered Nurse - Stroke and Neuro

Novant Health

Wilmington, North Carolina

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Posted Sep 1, 2026 · Last seen active Sep 2, 2026

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Full-Time, 0.9 FTE, 72 Hours per 2 weeks, 12 Hour Day Shift, 7a-7p.

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What We Offer: Join our team of Registered Nurses at our state-of-the-art Neuro Tower, where you’ll help shape the future of exceptional patient care in our Stroke and Neuro unit. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a robust and innovative team, build upon your neuro and psych knowledge, and make a lasting impact in a modern environment designed for both patients and staff. This position may be eligible for a signing bonus. • Location: New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC Schedule: Full-Time, 0.9 FTE, 72 Hours per 2 weeks, 12 Hour Day Shift, 7a-7p. • Department : Stroke and Neuro 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. 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. What You'll Do: • Join and lead bedside patient progression rounds with our multidisciplinary team. • Continued education on unit-based seizure response tactics. • Participate and facilitate group music therapy sessions for our stroke and neuro patients. • Engage with our active unit-based shared governance implementing team-based initiatives to improve patient quality of life. • Weekly knowledge and clinical skill in service for stroke and neuro toolset. • Promote health and wellness within our team in unit-based employee respite room.

Requirements

  • Hospital rounding experience
  • Nursing
  • 12 hour shift
  • Music activities for care recipients
  • RN License
  • Hospital
  • Group facilitation in therapy
  • Caring for individuals with stroke

About the employer

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Novant Health
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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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What reviewers appreciate

  • Benefits starting day one
  • Shift differential offered for night shifts
  • Structured onboarding with dedicated preceptors

What reviewers flag

  • Management rated lowest among sub-categories at 3.2/5 on Indeed
  • Job security and advancement rated 3.3/5 on Indeed, below other categories
  • Demanding call schedules for procedural roles (nightly call every 8-9 days, weekend call every 12-14 weeks)
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Living in Wilmington, NC

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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Metro price level · Wilmington area
4% below the national average
BEA index 96.4 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$1,395/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$66,738/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

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