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Registered Nurse - Stroke and Neurology

Novant Health

Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27103

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RNStrokeNeurologyNeurosciencesAcute Care

Last seen active Jul 29, 2026

What this might mean for you

Novant Health is hiring for its own floors — no agency between you and the manager. It's a night shift — quieter halls, a tighter crew, and your daylight hours back.

At a glance: what the posting states

Shift
Nights
Patient load & staffing
RN ratio: 1:6. High acuity, skill building care.
Hiring employer
Novant Health

Worth asking

  • What is the base pay range, and which differentials apply for this shift, unit, weekends, holidays, or call?
  • What are the weekends, holidays, call, and rotation requirements?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • What patient load should I expect, how is floating handled, and what staffing support is typical?

The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.

About this role

Join our dynamic nursing team as a Registered Nurse on the Neurosciences Unit at Forsyth Medical Center—a 43-bed acute inpatient unit, including 4 dedicated EMU beds, within a Comprehensive Stroke Center. This is a high-acuity, career-building environment where nurses care for complex stroke, neurological, and neurosurgical patients while sharpening advanced clinical skills every shift. RN ratio: 1:6. High acuity, skill building care. Comprehensive stroke center. Strong RN leadership. Supportive Management. Schedule: 7pm-7am, PRN Nights. Location: Forsyth Medical Center – Winston Salem, NC.

Skills for this role

Advanced neurological assessmentStroke recognition, intervention, and post-acute managementManagement of high-acuity neuro patientsCritical illness managementManage craniotomies, drains, and high-acuity casesMultidisciplinary team collaborationRapid clinical decision-makingTime management and prioritizationCollaborate with neuro and neurosurgical teamsStroke emergency responseTask prioritizationCaring for individuals with stroke

Certifications

BLS

Requirements

  • Current RN licensure in appropriate state
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required
  • 4 Year / Bachelors Degree preferred
  • One year of acute nursing experience required
  • Current RN licensure in appropriate state required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Red Cross or American Heart Association required
  • Acute care facility experience
  • Inpatient experience
  • Experience working with individuals with neurological conditions

About the employer

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Novant Health
Hospital

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…

3.1 Google rating
Novant Health workplace

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)

Benefits: Novant Health offers benefits starting on day one of employment and provides shift differential pay for qualifying shifts. The organization emphasizes structured onboarding with dedicated preceptors and ongoing professional growth and development opportunities.

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Living in Winston-Salem, NC

Winston-Salem blends North Carolina Piedmont charm with a strong healthcare presence anchored by Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. The city offers tree-lined streets, a revitalized downtown arts district, and historic Old Salem's Moravian heritage. Nurses relocating here find mid-size-city affordability, mild four-season weather, and easy access to both the Blue Ridge Mountains and the coast.

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State price level · North Carolina
94.3
6% below the national average
Median gross rent
$1,087/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

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