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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Requirements
- Cardiothoracic critical & intensive care
- Nursing
- Medication administration
- Surgery
- RN License
- Initial assessment (medical evaluation)
- Rapid assessment emergency response
- Mechanical ventilation monitoring
About the employer
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…
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)
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.
- 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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On your path
Cardiac is a specialty you move into. Start on tele or stepdown; cath lab and CVICU usually come later.