Registered Nurse - Med/Surg 3
You'll care for adult acute-care patients with a variety of medical conditions.
- Shift and hours
- 12-hour day shift, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM · day shift 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM | Day Shift | Full-Time (36 hours/week)36 hours a week
- Unit and setting
- Med/Surg III · Hospital Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care to adult acute-care patients with a variety of medical conditionsadult acute-care patients with varied medical conditions
- License
- RN license Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required.current RN license in the appropriate state
- Term
- Permanent Full-Time (36 hours/week)Full-time
Do you qualify?
- License
- current RN license in the appropriate state Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required.
- Education
- graduate of an accredited nursing school Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
- Also asks
- Board-approved refresher course if RN license lapsed five years or more successful completion of a Board approved refresher course is required prior to reactivating or reinstating your license
Preferred
- Education
- bachelor's degree preferred 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred.
- Experience
- one year of relevant experience preferred One year relevant experience, preferred.
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- medications, IV therapies and specialized treatments Administer medications, IV therapies, and specialized treatments safely and effectively
- Day to day
- wound care Utilize and enhance clinical skills including wound care, IV insertion and management, blood specimen collection, and enteral feeding management
- Day to day
- IV insertion and management
- Day to day
- blood specimen collection
- Day to day
- enteral feeding management
- Day to day
- care for stable tracheostomy patients when needed Provide care for patients with stable tracheostomies when needed
- Day to day
- patient and family teaching for home transitions Educate patients and families to promote recovery, independence, and successful transitions home
- Day to day
- works with physicians, therapists and case managers Collaborate closely with physicians, therapists, case managers, and interdisciplinary team members to achieve positive patient outcomes
- Hours stated
- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
The workplace
Novant Health's Nurse Residency Program is advertised on Glassdoor with a signing bonus of up to $20,000 and relocation assistance up to $5,000 that varies by location.
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Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.
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What We Offer
Join a Team That Feels Like Family
On Med/Surg III, you'll find more than a job. You'll find a team that celebrates successes, supports one another through challenges, and is committed to delivering exceptional care every day. If you're looking for a rewarding Day Shift opportunity where your contributions truly matter, we invite you to explore your future with Novant Health.
Why Nurses Choose Med/Surg III
- Collaborative team culture built on trust, respect, and mutual support
- Strong nurse leadership that is visible, approachable, and invested in your success
- Opportunity to care for a diverse adult patient population and strengthen a broad range of acute-care nursing skills
- Meaningful involvement in discharge planning and patient education initiatives that improve long-term outcomes
- Comprehensive onboarding and mentorship for nurses at every stage of their career
- Professional development opportunities and career advancement pathways throughout Novant Health
- Day shift schedule that provides consistency while allowing you to make a meaningful impact during patients' hospital journeys
Schedule
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM | Day Shift | Full-Time (36 hours/week)
Department
Medical Surgical III
Location
Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center
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/registration: Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required.
What You'll Do
Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care to adult acute-care patients with a variety of medical conditionsPerform comprehensive assessments and develop individualized plans of careAdminister medications, IV therapies, and specialized treatments safely and effectivelyUtilize and enhance clinical skills including wound care, IV insertion and management, blood specimen collection, and enteral feeding managementProvide care for patients with stable tracheostomies when neededEducate patients and families to promote recovery, independence, and successful transitions homeCollaborate closely with physicians, therapists, case managers, and interdisciplinary team members to achieve positive patient outcomesParticipate in initiatives designed to improve patient experiences, reduce readmissions, and support healthier communitiesContribute to a culture of excellence, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement
What's around it?
Wilmington, NCFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 4% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,395/mo
- Household income
- $66,738/yr, all local households, not nurse pay