Registered Nurse-Stepdown ICU

Overview :

Ready to take your nursing career to the next level? Join  Novant Health’s Step-Down Cardiac Unit (Cardiac II)  at  New Hanover Regional Medical Center —where clinical excellence meets coastal living.

Why Nurses Choose Us :

• Generous Perks :  Up to  $30,000 sign-on bonus  +  $7,500 relocation assistance
• Career Growth :  Transition program from Step-Down to ICU → seamless pathway to critical care
• Team Culture :  43-bed unit built on  teamwork, mentorship, and family-like support
• Prestigious Recognition :  Forbes  Best Employers by State , Becker’s  150 Best Places to Work in Healthcare , Leapfrog  Top Safety Ratings , HRC  Leaders in LGBTQ+ Equality

The Role :

Night-shift RN (7p–7a, full-time) caring for complex cardiac step-down patients with a clear path to grow into ICU practice. You’ll assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care with an interdisciplinary team that values your voice and your expertise.

Why Wilmington?

Imagine clocking out from a fulfilling night shift and catching sunrise at the beach. Wilmington offers :

If you’re compassionate, ambitious, and ready for growth,  this is more than a job—it’s a calling. Step into a career that rewards you with opportunity, balance, and impact

#CoastalRN25

Qualifications :

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.

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.

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