Registered Nurse, Acute Care

Novant Health; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Medical Surgical III unit. This part-time night-shift role offers two night shifts per week, allowing you to maintain clinical practice while achieving work–life balance.

You will mentor teammates, coordinate care, and contribute to a high-performing unit culture. The ideal candidate has 1 year of relevant RN experience, current RN licensure in the state, and a passion for delivering high-quality

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED and RN licensure in the appropriate state.
• Experience: One year relevant RN experience preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Current RN licensure in the appropriate state required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered nursing care.
• Perform assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and treatments.
• Provide wound care and patient education.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
• Delegate and partner with ancillary staff.
• Support a safe, positive, and remarkable patient experience every shift.

Skills

Critical thinking

Clinical judgment

Assessment skills

Teamwork

Compassion

Patient education

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BSN or higher degree

RN licensure in appropriate state

Job description

Continue Doing What You Love While Maintaining Balance

At Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, our Medical Surgical III team is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse who wants to continue making a meaningful impact while enjoying the flexibility of a Part-Time Night Shift schedule.

Whether you're looking to scale back from full-time hours, create more balance in your personal life, or maintain your clinical practice while pursuing other interests, this role offers the opportunity to provide high-quality patient care alongside a team that values experience, teamwork, and professional excellence.

Our nurses care for adult acute-care patients with a variety of medical diagnoses, utilizing critical thinking, clinical judgment, and strong assessment skills to deliver exceptional outcomes. Experienced nurses play a key role in mentoring teammates, coordinating patient care, and helping create a supportive, high-performing unit culture.

Why Experienced Nurses Choose Med/Surg III

• Part-time schedule with the consistency of two night shifts per week
• Opportunity to maintain your acute-care expertise without the demands of a full-time schedule
• Collaborative team environment where experience is respected and valued
• Strong leadership team committed to supporting nurse autonomy and professional growth
• Diverse patient population that keeps your skills sharp and your work engaging
• Opportunity to positively impact patient outcomes through education, care coordination, and discharge planning
• Professional development and career growth opportunities throughout Novant Health
• Meaningful work that extends beyond hospitalization through partnerships that support patients after discharge

Schedule: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM | Part-Time Nights | 24 Hours per Week

Department: Medical Surgical III

Location: Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center

What You\'ll Do

• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered nursing care
• Perform assessments and develop individualized care plans
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and treatments
• Provide wound care and patient education
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members
• Delegate and partner effectively with ancillary staff
• Support a safe, positive, and remarkable patient experience every shift

What We\'re Looking For

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, required. 4 Year / Bachelors Degree 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, preferred.
• Experience: One year relevant experience, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required.

Why Choose Novant Health?

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.