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Posted August 20, 2026

RN- Surgical I Post-op/Stepdown

Novant Health
Wilmington, NC, US Full Time

Job Description

What We Offer: \n

Take Your Nursing Career to the Next Level with Novant Health! as a Registered Nurse in Wilmington, NC!

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Are you a dedicated RN ready to make a meaningful impact in surgical care? Join our Surgical I– Post-op/Stepdown team at Novant Health NHRMC, where we care for patients recovering from orthopedic surgeries and traumatic injuries.

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Schedule: 7pm-7am/ Full-time

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Why Nurses Choose This Role?

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  • Benefits starting day one
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  • 401(k) with matching contributions.
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  • Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for career advancement.
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  • Employee assistance programs and discounts.
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  • Flexible schedules and paid time off.
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Key Responsibilities:

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  • Provide specialized post-operative care to patients recovering from emergency general and trauma surgeries, as well as step-down level patients.
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  • Manage the care of patients with external fixators and multi-system injuries.
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  • Apply expertise unique to a post-operative unit, distinct from standard Medical-Surgical nursing.
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  • Utilize advanced knowledge and skills specific to post-operative patient management.
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Qualifications:

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  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
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  • Associate or Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
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  • Current valid North Carolina nursing license or Multi-State/Compact required.
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  • One-year relevant experience, preferred.
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Be Part of a Remarkable Team

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Embark on a rewarding career where your contributions make a difference every day.

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