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Assistant Nurse Manager- Med/Surg

Novant Health

Wilmington, North Carolina

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Posted Jul 31, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 1, 2026

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Take Your Nursing Career to the Next Level with Novant Health as a ANM in Wilmington, NC! Now Hiring: Assisted Nurse Manager – Medical-Surgical Unit (10th Floor) Novant Health NHRMC. Are you a compassionate ANM looking to grow your career in acute care? Join the 10th Floor Medical-Surgical Unit at Novant Health NHRMC, where you'll care for a diverse population of adult patients with a variety of medical and surgical conditions while working in a collaborative, patient-centered environment. What You'll Do: Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult patients with a wide range of medical and post-surgical diagnoses. Perform thorough patient assessments, develop individualized plans of care, and monitor patients throughout their hospitalization. Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and other prescribed treatments. Collaborate with physicians, case management, rehabilitation services, pharmacists, and the interdisciplinary care team to ensure high-quality, coordinated patient care. Educate patients and families on disease management, medications, and discharge planning to support successful recovery. Recognize changes in patient condition and intervene promptly to ensure patient safety. Maintain accurate documentation while delivering compassionate, evidence-based care in a fast-paced acute care setting.

Skills for this role

Patient CarePatient AssessmentCase ManagementDischarge Planning

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required
  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing required (BSN preferred)
  • Current valid North Carolina RN license or Multi-State/Compact license required
  • One year of medical-surgical or acute care nursing experience preferred
  • Minimum of two years of clinical RN experience preferred
  • Prior demonstrated nursing leadership preferred
  • Successful completion of generic and department-specific skills validation and competency testing
  • Ability to successfully complete Leader Education & Training

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Employee assistance program

About the employer

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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
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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)
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Living in Wilmington, NC

Wilmington blends historic riverfront charm with coastal Carolina living. Nurses enjoy a laid-back beach-town atmosphere, a vibrant downtown along the Cape Fear River, and easy access to nearby Wrightsville Beach. With a growing healthcare community and mild winters, it's an appealing spot for RNs seeking a slower pace without sacrificing professional opportunity.

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$1,395/mo
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