Registered Nurse - Family Care Unit- LDRP

Novant Health

Matthews, North Carolina

Posted Aug 1 · 1 year of experience

Shift and hours: 12-⁠hour nights
Unit and setting: LDRP · Hospital
License: RN license
Term: Permanent

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License: 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.
License: In order to be considered for current licensure status, you must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course.
License: Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required.
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
Also asks: Why Choose Novant Health?
Also asks: At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.
Also asks: Job Opening ID
Also asks: 177570

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Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred.
Experience: One year relevant experience, preferred.

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Shift: Nights, 7:00pm-7:00am

Department: Family Care Unit - LDRP (Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum)

Location: Matthews Medical Center in Matthews, North Carolina

Experience

1 year of recent Labor and Delivery or Mother/Baby experience required

The Registered Nurse serves as a leader of the healthcare team at Novant Health by establishing an authentic personalized relationship with the patient and their chosen support system, collaborating with physicians and other team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate an individualized plan of care that promotes optimal health or supports a peaceful death. The Registered Nurse utilizes best scientific evidence and compassion to assist the patient in navigating their health journey. The Registered Nurse accepts responsibility, authority, and accountability for management and provision of care in accordance with the current policies and procedures.

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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

Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

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177570

What's around it?

In Matthews, NC

Matthews, NCFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 6% below the US average

Median rent: $1,764/mo
Household income: $108,611/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Matthews, NC

NeighborhoodsMatthews features established suburban subdivisions and quiet, tree-lined residential pockets. Neighborhoods like Sardis Forest and Brightmoor offer established mid-century and traditional single-family homes set among mature trees, while communities such as Providence Hills and Deerfield Creek feature larger lot sizes and upscale executive homes. Residents seeking a walkable, historic setting often look around the downtown core near Trade Street, while peripheral neighborhoods offer direct arterial access to Interstate 485 for commuting across the county.

Matthews features established suburban subdivisions and quiet, tree-lined residential pockets. Neighborhoods like Sardis Forest and Brightmoor offer established mid-century and traditional single-family homes set among mature trees, while communities such as Providence Hills and Deerfield Creek feature larger lot sizes and upscale executive homes.

Residents seeking a walkable, historic setting often look around the downtown core near Trade Street, while peripheral neighborhoods offer direct arterial access to Interstate 485 for commuting across the county.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: viewyorkcountyhomes.com Source 2: facebook.com Source 3: youtube.com Source 4: thelongleafgroup.com

Getting aroundMatthews is situated roughly 11 to 12 miles southeast of Uptown Charlotte. Commuters rely primarily on US-74 (Independence Boulevard) for direct radial travel into Charlotte and the Interstate 485 loop for perimeter access to suburban medical centers. Travel times into center-city employment hubs typically take 20 to 25 minutes outside of peak hours, though heavy congestion along Independence Boulevard during shift-change rush hours remains a frequent commuting reality.

Matthews is situated roughly 11 to 12 miles southeast of Uptown Charlotte. Commuters rely primarily on US-74 (Independence Boulevard) for direct radial travel into Charlotte and the Interstate 485 loop for perimeter access to suburban medical centers.

Travel times into center-city employment hubs typically take 20 to 25 minutes outside of peak hours, though heavy congestion along Independence Boulevard during shift-change rush hours remains a frequent commuting reality.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: livability.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: thelongleafgroup.com Source 4: thelongleafgroup.com

OutdoorsOutdoor activity centers on the Four Mile Creek Greenway, a paved pathway that connects residential neighborhoods directly to parks and downtown for walking, running, and cycling. In the downtown district, Stumptown Park offers open lawns and gathering spaces for community events, while Squirrel Lake Park provides wooded walking trails, playgrounds, and a fishing pond. Regional recreation is also within easy reach, including sports facilities at the Mecklenburg County Sportsplex and nature trails at the Anne Springs Close Greenway roughly 25 minutes south.

Outdoor activity centers on the Four Mile Creek Greenway, a paved pathway that connects residential neighborhoods directly to parks and downtown for walking, running, and cycling. In the downtown district, Stumptown Park offers open lawns and gathering spaces for community events, while Squirrel Lake Park provides wooded walking trails, playgrounds, and a fishing pond.

Regional recreation is also within easy reach, including sports facilities at the Mecklenburg County Sportsplex and nature trails at the Anne Springs Close Greenway roughly 25 minutes south.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: livability.com Source 2: thelongleafgroup.com Source 3: matthewsnc.gov Source 4: charlotteobserver.com Source 5: thelongleafgroup.com

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Up to $5,000 relocation assistance (varies by location) for Nurse Residency Program

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Living in Matthews

Matthews offers relocating nurses a distinct alternative to urban Charlotte, balancing nineteenth-century railroad heritage with comfortable suburban living. Located roughly 11 miles southeast of Uptown Charlotte, the town centers around a walkable downtown along Trade Street, featuring local favorites like Brakeman's Coffee & Supply, Royal Cafe and Crêperie, and the producer-only Matthews Farmers Market. Neighborhoods such as Sardis Forest, Brightmoor, and Deerfield Creek provide spacious single-family homes with generous yards and mature tree canopies. For nurses commuting to regional medical facilities across Mecklenburg County, travel via US-74 (Independence Boulevard) and the Interstate 485 loop generally takes 20 to 25 minutes off-peak, though rush-hour congestion can complicate daily shift changes. Off duty, healthcare workers can recharge along the Four Mile Creek Greenway, unwind at Stumptown Park during Food Truck Fridays, or attend community celebrations like the Matthews Alive festival. While peak-hour arterial traffic requires advance planning, Matthews rewards healthcare professionals with a warm, self-contained community atmosphere and convenient access to Charlotte's premier healthcare systems.

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As of 2026-08Source 1: livability.com Source 2: thelongleafgroup.com Source 3: charlotteobserver.com Source 4: youtube.com Source 5: thelongleafgroup.com

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