Registered Nurse- Surgical Short Stay

Novant Health

Wilmington, North Carolina

You'll care for patients waiting for a floor bed or under observation.

Posted Aug 17

Shift and hours: 7am-7pm day shift · Day shift · Self-scheduled Schedule: Self Schedule- 7am-7pm Novant Health is hiring for a Surgical Short Stay registered nurse for the Day shift
Unit and setting: Surgical Short Stay unit · Hospital Our patient demographic primarily includes individuals awaiting floor availability and those under observation.patients awaiting a floor bed or under observation
License: RN license Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required.Current RN license in the appropriate state
Term: Permanent

Do you qualify?

New grads: Welcomed
License: Current RN license in the appropriate state Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required.
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
Also asks: Board-approved refresher course if your RN license has 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 Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred.
Experience: One year of relevant experience Experience: One year relevant experience, preferred.
Experience: Med-Surg, step-down or ICU background We value experienced nurses, particularly those with backgrounds in Med-Surg, step-down, or ICU.

Posted pay in North Carolina

The role and schedule

On call: Some call required Call: Some call required (details discussed during interview)
Details: 12 post-surgical beds at this facility, which runs 24/7 We are looking for a dedicated registered nurse to join our dynamic team in a facility that operates 24/7, featuring 12 post-surgical beds.

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Nurse to patient: 1:5 stated in this posting

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What We Offer

Novant Health is hiring for a Surgical Short Stay registered nurse for the Day shift at our New Hanover Regional Medical Center location in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Location Details

Location: New Hanover Regional Medical Center- Wilmington, NC

Schedule

Self Schedule- 7am-7pm Call: Some call required (details discussed during interview)

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

Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required.

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.

What You'll Do

We are looking for a dedicated registered nurse to join our dynamic team in a facility that operates 24/7, featuring 12 post-surgical beds.

We value experienced nurses, particularly those with backgrounds in Med-Surg, step-down, or ICU.

Our patient demographic primarily includes individuals awaiting floor availability and those under observation. The typical patient-to-nurse ratio is 5:1. As a vital part of our dynamic healthcare environment, you will play a crucial role in guiding and supporting patients through their medical journey.

What's around it?

In Wilmington, NC

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

Life in Wilmington, NC

NeighborhoodsDaily commuters often target Forest Hills and Beaumont, just east of Carolina Place, which locals rank among the best in-town neighborhoods if you can find a place. Midtown along College Road is the commercial-residential spine tying UNCW to groceries, gyms, and dining, while Downtown's Historic District and Riverfront is the most walkable pocket, with cobblestone streets and converted cotton warehouses. Ogden, north of the city, draws families with newer subdivisions, stronger school reputations, and a relatively easy shot to both the beach and downtown; Riverlights is a master-planned community just south of downtown along the Cape Fear. Safer, more premium addresses cluster in Ogden, Porters Neck, Landfall, and the Mayfaire area; nearby Leland, Hampstead, and Masonboro also come up as popular places to live.

Daily commuters often target Forest Hills and Beaumont, just east of Carolina Place, which locals rank among the best in-town neighborhoods if you can find a place. Midtown along College Road is the commercial-residential spine tying UNCW to groceries, gyms, and dining, while Downtown's Historic District and Riverfront is the most walkable pocket, with cobblestone streets and converted cotton warehouses.

Ogden, north of the city, draws families with newer subdivisions, stronger school reputations, and a relatively easy shot to both the beach and downtown; Riverlights is a master-planned community just south of downtown along the Cape Fear. Safer, more premium addresses cluster in Ogden, Porters Neck, Landfall, and the Mayfaire area; nearby Leland, Hampstead, and Masonboro also come up as popular places to live.

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As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: 10federalstorage.com Source 3: facebook.com

Getting aroundWilmington's average commute is about 16.44 minutes, short by metro standards, and the city is compact enough that in-town neighborhoods can keep hospital shifts from becoming long drives. College Road is Midtown's main spine connecting UNCW, shopping, and dining; Forest Hills and Beaumont, just east of Carolina Place, are specifically recommended for people who commute daily. Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center is listed among the city's primary employers, so many nurses will be oriented toward that campus. Sources do not describe bus lines, named routes to the hospital, or parking reality in any detail.

Wilmington's average commute is about 16.44 minutes, short by metro standards, and the city is compact enough that in-town neighborhoods can keep hospital shifts from becoming long drives. College Road is Midtown's main spine connecting UNCW, shopping, and dining; Forest Hills and Beaumont, just east of Carolina Place, are specifically recommended for people who commute daily.

Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center is listed among the city's primary employers, so many nurses will be oriented toward that campus. Sources do not describe bus lines, named routes to the hospital, or parking reality in any detail.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: 10federalstorage.com

OutdoorsOutdoor life splits between the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic: a two-mile Riverwalk, Wrightsville Beach for swimming and watersports, plus Carolina Beach and Kure Beach with slightly different vibes. Airlie Gardens is the live-oak and seasonal-bloom stroll; Carolina Beach State Park is a go-to for trails; Fort Fisher State Recreation Area adds coastal walking paths and Civil War fort remnants. Greenfield Lake Amphitheater implies in-town lake time, and paddleboarding, surfing, fishing, boating, golf, biking, and hiking are the activities people actually cite. Nature trails and additional nearby state recreation sites round out weekends beyond the three named beaches.

Outdoor life splits between the Cape Fear River and the Atlantic: a two-mile Riverwalk, Wrightsville Beach for swimming and watersports, plus Carolina Beach and Kure Beach with slightly different vibes. Airlie Gardens is the live-oak and seasonal-bloom stroll; Carolina Beach State Park is a go-to for trails; Fort Fisher State Recreation Area adds coastal walking paths and Civil War fort remnants.

Greenfield Lake Amphitheater implies in-town lake time, and paddleboarding, surfing, fishing, boating, golf, biking, and hiking are the activities people actually cite. Nature trails and additional nearby state recreation sites round out weekends beyond the three named beaches.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: wilmingtonandbeaches.com Source 2: facebook.com Source 3: lemon8-app.com Source 4: savannahholman.com Source 5: pods.com Source 6: 10federalstorage.com

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

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Living in Wilmington

Wilmington sits on the Cape Fear River about 130 miles south of Raleigh, with a 230-block National Register Historic District, a two-mile Riverwalk past converted cotton warehouses, and Wrightsville, Carolina, and Kure beaches close at hand. Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center is a top employer, alongside UNCW and a film scene nicknamed Wilmywood. Commutes average about 16 minutes; Forest Hills and Beaumont suit in-town driving, and Midtown's College Road corridor clusters groceries and dining. Median home values run roughly $386,000–$423,000 across sources, with citywide rents near $1,600; Ogden, Porters Neck, Landfall, and Mayfaire are safer family pockets, and locals recommend Masonboro and Topsail schools. Outdoors mean Airlie Gardens, Carolina Beach State Park, Fort Fisher, surfing, and paddleboarding; culture runs through River Fest, Thalian Hall, Greenfield Lake Amphitheater, and downtown breweries. Tradeoffs include humid summers, hurricane season June–November, insurance costs, and a small-city pace some sight-unseen buyers later reverse.

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Sources

As of 2026Source 1: 10federalstorage.com Source 2: realestate.usnews.com Source 3: wilmingtonandbeaches.com Source 4: savannahholman.com Source 5: reddit.com Source 6: facebook.com Source 7: lemon8-app.com Source 8: pods.com Source 9: youtube.com

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