Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Novant Health; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team culture

Career growth

Onboarding

Mentorship

Benefits & wellness

Impact on patients

Job summary

Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Emergency Department in Bolivia, NC. This full-time night-shift role offers hands-on training, a supportive team, and opportunities for professional growth.

You will provide high-quality nursing care, collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, and support patient advocacy throughout the care journey. The position emphasizes professional development and mentorship within a dynamic ED environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing is required.
• One year of acute nursing experience is required.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients by synthesizing subjective data, physical findings, and psychosocial factors.
• Collaborate with patients and families to plan care and align with interdisciplinary team goals.
• Advocate for patients and ensure timely execution of nursing and medical treatments.
• Administer medications and provide routine nursing care (IVs, dressing changes) and respond to critical situations.
• Continuously evaluate progress and adjust plans with the care team.

Skills

Assessment skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient advocacy

Medication administration

Education

RN licensure

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

What We Offer:

Join Our Caring Team as a Registered Nurse on a Dynamic Emergency Department Unit! Are you a compassionate RN looking for a rewarding opportunity where you can grow, thrive, and make a meaningful difference every day? At Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center, you'll be part of a supportive team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care while investing in your professional development.

As a nationally recognized leader in healthcare excellence, Novant Health offers an environment where your expertise is valued, your voice is heard, and your contributions truly matter.

• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
• Comprehensive onboarding and training program
• Ongoing mentorship from experienced preceptors and leaders
• Competitive benefits and wellness resources
• The chance to make a lasting impact on patients and families every day

Location: Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center | Bolivia, NC
Schedule: FT (0.9 FTE)
Shift: 12-Hour Night (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
Department: Emergency Department

Our comprehensive orientation program is designed to help you transition confidently into your role. From day one, you'll receive hands-on training, dedicated support, and guidance from experienced team members committed to your success.

We believe in caring for our team members as much as we care for our patients. Explore our comprehensive benefits package, including health, wellness, retirement, and career development resources.

Novant Health Brunswick Regional Medical Center - Remarkable Care. Remarkable Careers.

What We're Looking For:

• Education:
  - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
  - 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree, preferred.
  - 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.
• Experience: One year of acute nursing experience required.
• Preferred- One year of medical surgical experience.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration:
  - Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required.
  - Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Red Cross or American Heart Association required.

What You'll Do:

• Demonstrates strong assessment skills to uncover the patient’s story, integrating subjective and objective data, physical and psychosocial factors, personal preferences, and learning needs. Utilizes ongoing data interpretation to recognize patterns and determine both immediate and future care needs.
• Collaborates with patients and their support systems to identify priorities and incorporate preferences into individualized care plans. Engages the interdisciplinary team, identifies resources, sets realistic goals, and adjusts plans as patient needs evolve.
• Acts as a patient advocate while implementing the interdisciplinary care plan. Collaborates with the healthcare team to educate patients, prioritize interventions, and ensure timely completion of nursing and medical treatments.
• Administers and evaluates medication therapies, provides routine nursing care (IVs, dressing changes, etc.), and responds effectively in critical situations such as CPR. Safely transfers and transports patients and handles necessary equipment as required.
• Continuously assesses patient progress toward goals and outcomes, seeking input from patients and their support systems. Modifies the plan of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to achieve desired results.