Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
Novant Health
Wilmington, NC

Registered Nurse (RN), Surgical Short Stay

Overview 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. We're offering up to a $20,000 sign-on bonus as well as a $7,500 relocation bonus. * Schedule: Full-Time, 0.9 FTE, 72 Hours per 2 weeks, 12 Hour Day Shift, 7am - 7pm * Department: Surgical Short Stay * Benefits: This position is eligible for benefits. For more benefit information, please visit our website here: https://www.novanthealth.org/team-members/benefits/ Remarkable care. Remarkable careers. Why become a registered nurse at Novant Health? * Clinical Ladder Program to help you advance your nursing career. * Recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Employers by State for 2022 * One of the nation's 150 Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Hospital Review * Recognized as Leaders in LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality by the Human Rights Campaign * One of the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion by Disability: IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities * One of the Best Places for Diverse & Women Managers to Work by Diversity MBA Magazine * Top ratings in patient safety from The Leapfrog Group * Quality and safety recognition from CMS About the Surgical Short Stay: 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. Qualifications * Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. * Associate's or Bachelor's degree in nursing. * Current valid North Carolina nursing license required. * Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Red Cross or American Heart Association required. * ACLS Certifications * One-year of acute nursing experience required. Novant Health is committed to improving the health of its communities, one person at a time. We have a strong focus on innovation and research offering best-in-class technology and clinical care. We are committed to providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to all our patients as well as equipping our workforce with the tools and support needed. At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities. It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time. * Our team members are part of an environment that fosters teamwork, team member engagement and community involvement. * The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care. * All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm". Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time. 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. Responsibilities * Establish authentic personalized relationships with patients and their chosen support system * Collaborate with physicians and team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans * Utilize best scientific evidence and compassion to assist the patient in navigating their health journey * Accept responsibility, authority, and accountability for management and provision of care in accordance with policies and procedures * Embrace diversity and inclusion to ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare * Deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time * Foster a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm" * Promote teamwork, team member engagement, and community involvement