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Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Surgical Unit

Novant Health

Wilmington, North Carolina

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

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What We Offer: Registered Nurse -CVICU Join our dynamic team in the CVICU at Novant New Hanover! We're seeking dedicated nurses to join our Cardiovascular ICU, where every day brings new challenges and opportunities for growth. In our fast-paced environment, you'll thrive on the adrenaline of providing high-quality care to our diverse patient population. We believe in supporting our new staff every step of the way, ensuring that no one is left behind. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional care in a supportive environment, we want to hear from you! 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 • 6% retirement match and competitive total rewards package • Mental Health, well-being, telehealth, and therapy resources for you and your family Facility: CVICU | Location: Wilmington, NC, Full-Time | Work Schedule: 7 p.m. - 7 a.m. What We're Looking For: Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, required. 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, peferred. • Licensure/ Certification: Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required. What You'll Do: • Provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to critically ill cardiovascular patients. • Perform detailed assessments and recognize changes in patient condition requiring immediate intervention. • Manage complex cardiovascular therapies, including mechanical ventilation, invasive hemodynamic monitoring, arterial and central lines, and continuous medication infusions. • Care for patients before and after cardiovascular procedures and surgeries. • Collaborate with cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, intensivists, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate individualized plans of care. • Respond quickly to changes in patient condition and participate in emergency and critical care interventions. • Educate and support patients and families throughout their critical care experience. • Promote a safe environment while following evidence-based practices, hospital policies, and patient safety standards.

Requirements

  • Cardiothoracic critical & intensive care
  • Nursing
  • Medication administration
  • Surgery
  • RN License
  • Initial assessment (medical evaluation)
  • Rapid assessment emergency response
  • Mechanical ventilation monitoring

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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

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

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Cardiac is a specialty you move into. Start on tele or stepdown; cath lab and CVICU usually come later.

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