BenefitsUp to $5,250/year in tuition assistance plus eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programsTuition & Loan Support - Up to $5,250/year in tuition assistance plus eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs
BenefitsEmployee-led Business Resource GroupsInclusive Culture - Employee-led Business Resource Groups (BRGs) that foster connection, diversity, and belonging
BenefitsAccess to mental, physical, and emotional health resourcesWellbeing Focus - Access to mental, physical, and emotional health resources for a balanced lifestyle
BenefitsCompetitive health insurance starting day one, plus perks and discountsComprehensive Benefits - Competitive health insurance starting day one, plus additional perks and discounts
BenefitsClinical ladder programs, internal mobility support, and career advisorsCareer Growth Opportunities - Clinical ladder programs, internal mobility support, and career advisors to help you advance
Tuition and loan support
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Inclusive culture with employee-led Business Resource Groups
Wellbeing focus resources
Comprehensive benefits including health insurance starting day one
Career growth opportunities including clinical ladder programs
Supervise, assess, and monitor patients during cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation sessionsSupervise, assess, and monitor patients during cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation sessions.
Day to day
Monitor patient responses to exercise therapy and provide education on recovery and wellnessMonitor patient responses to exercise therapy and provide education on recovery and wellness.
Day to day
Coordinate patient care and communicate with the interdisciplinary teamCoordinate patient care and communicate with the interdisciplinary team.
Day to day
Recognize changes in patient condition and respond promptly to emergency situationsRecognize changes in patient condition and respond promptly to emergency situations.
Novant Health Rowan Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation team on a PRN basis. In this role, you’ll supervise, assess, and monitor patients during cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, including exercise therapy and educational sessions. Nurses help coordinate patient care, monitor patient progress, and respond to emergency situations while promoting safe, effective recovery. This is a rewarding opportunity for an RN passionate about cardiovascular and pulmonary health, patient education, and improving quality of life.
What we offer
Tuition & Loan Support – Up to $5,250/year in tuition assistance plus eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs
Inclusive Culture – Employee-led Business Resource Groups (BRGs) that foster connection, diversity, and belonging
Wellbeing Focus – Access to mental, physical, and emotional health resources for a balanced lifestyle
Comprehensive Benefits – Competitive health insurance starting day one, plus additional perks and discounts
Career Growth Opportunities – Clinical ladder programs, internal mobility support, and career advisors to help you advance
What We're Looking For
Education
2 Year / Associate Degree, required. 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred.
Experience
Three years in cardiovascular nursing, preferred.
Licensure/
Certification
Current RN license in appropriate state, required.
Additional Skills (required): Practical and theoretical knowledge of all phases of routine and critical cardiac and respiratory care, with an emphasis on adult, chronic disease management. Abilities to perform decisively in critical situations and to incorporate many types of data. Has the knowledge, skills and ability to interpret information to identify each patient’s requirements for care relative to his/her age specific needs. Has the ability to supervise exercise, monitor patients during exercise, and modify exercise prescriptions for cardio-pulmonary patients, in conjunction with exercise physiologists. Has effective communication and interpersonal skills to relate to patients, families, nurses, physicians and other department and hospital staff. Ability to successfully complete generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing.
What You'll Do
Supervise, assess, and monitor patients during cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation sessions.
Monitor patient responses to exercise therapy and provide education on recovery and wellness.
Coordinate patient care and communicate with the interdisciplinary team.
Recognize changes in patient condition and respond promptly to emergency situations.
Neighborhoods+Established residential options within Salisbury include mature, quiet subdivisions such as Forest Glen, Summerfield, Windmill Ridge, Homestead Hills, and Neal Estates, which feature traditional single-family homes on settled lots. The City Center and Yadkin Junction area blends historic housing stock with small-to-medium single-family residences and low-rise apartment communities. Healthcare professionals seeking a more rural or small-town setting frequently look immediately south toward Rowan County communities like Granite Quarry, Rockwell, and China Grove, which offer newer single-family developments with easy access back toward Salisbury's medical facilities.
Established residential options within Salisbury include mature, quiet subdivisions such as Forest Glen, Summerfield, Windmill Ridge, Homestead Hills, and Neal Estates, which feature traditional single-family homes on settled lots. The City Center and Yadkin Junction area blends historic housing stock with small-to-medium single-family residences and low-rise apartment communities.
Healthcare professionals seeking a more rural or small-town setting frequently look immediately south toward Rowan County communities like Granite Quarry, Rockwell, and China Grove, which offer newer single-family developments with easy access back toward Salisbury's medical facilities.
Getting around+Commuting within Salisbury is generally quick and car-dependent, with most local trips taking between ten and twenty minutes. Driving to major regional facilities like Novant Health Rowan Medical Center is straightforward via Interstate 85 and local arteries, though traffic along Jake Alexander Boulevard can back up considerably during peak shift changes. Regional transit is supported by local bus routes, seasonal weekend trolleys downtown, and passenger rail access via the downtown Amtrak depot.
Commuting within Salisbury is generally quick and car-dependent, with most local trips taking between ten and twenty minutes. Driving to major regional facilities like Novant Health Rowan Medical Center is straightforward via Interstate 85 and local arteries, though traffic along Jake Alexander Boulevard can back up considerably during peak shift changes.
Regional transit is supported by local bus routes, seasonal weekend trolleys downtown, and passenger rail access via the downtown Amtrak depot.
Outdoors+Salisbury offers diverse green spaces, anchored downtown by Bell Tower Green, a manicured civic park hosting live concerts and community gatherings. Hurley Park and the Salisbury City Park provide serene walking paths, formal gardens, and municipal greenway connections, while Salisbury Community Park features large sports complexes and multi-use trails. Outdoor enthusiasts venture just outside town to Dan Nicholas Park for camping, fishing, and family attractions, Dunn's Mountain Park in Granite Quarry for scenic overlooks, and High Rock Lake for boating and water recreation.
Salisbury offers diverse green spaces, anchored downtown by Bell Tower Green, a manicured civic park hosting live concerts and community gatherings. Hurley Park and the Salisbury City Park provide serene walking paths, formal gardens, and municipal greenway connections, while Salisbury Community Park features large sports complexes and multi-use trails.
Outdoor enthusiasts venture just outside town to Dan Nicholas Park for camping, fishing, and family attractions, Dunn's Mountain Park in Granite Quarry for scenic overlooks, and High Rock Lake for boating and water recreation.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Salisbury
Positioned midway along the Interstate 85 corridor between Charlotte and the Piedmont Triad, Salisbury offers relocating nurses a distinct blend of historic architecture, small-city ease, and regional connectivity. As the county seat of Rowan County and home to Novant Health Rowan Medical Center, the city allows hospital staff to maintain exceptionally short commutes while avoiding metropolitan congestion. Life here centers on an active downtown anchored by Bell Tower Green, local craft brewing at New Sarum, performances at the Meroney and Lee Street theaters, and beloved traditions like the annual Cheerwine Festival. Residential options range from shaded historic homes and settled subdivisions like Forest Glen to newer developments in nearby Granite Quarry and China Grove. Tradeoffs include noticeable traffic congestion along Jake Alexander Boulevard, variable public school ratings that prompt careful neighborhood vetting, and ongoing community discussions regarding localized crime. However, for healthcare professionals who value deep historic character, immediate access to High Rock Lake and Dan Nicholas Park, and direct rail access to major North Carolina metros, Salisbury provides an appealing, grounded lifestyle.
