Registered Nurse - Innovation Unit

Novant Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health's Medical Surgical Innovation Unit seeks an RN for a night shift (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM), full-time (36 hours/week) at the Med/Surg 2, Innovations Unit (8th Floor). Location: Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

Graduate of accredited nursing program with current RN licensure required; 1 year of RN experience preferred. Role combines patient care with testing new technologies and workflow improvements.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited nursing school is required.
• 4 year / Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Current RN licensure in the appropriate state required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based care to a diverse med-surg patient population, including wound care, IV therapy, medication administration, g-tube management, and support for stable tracheostomies.
• Collaborate with fellow nurses, leaders, and interdisciplinary partners to ensure safe, coordinated, and patient-centered care throughout each shift.
• Participate in testing and evaluating new technologies, workflows, and quality initiatives, offering meaningful feedback that helps refine and advance organizational practices.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused environment by supporting peers, promoting consistent practice, and engaging in continuous learning.
• Participate in Professional Development opportunities such as our Clinical Ladder Program.

Skills

RN

Patient care

Team collaboration

Clinical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate of accredited nursing school

Job description

What We Offer:

Help Shape the Future of Patient Care

What if your nursing expertise could improve not only patient outcomes today but also the way healthcare is delivered tomorrow?

Join Novant Health's Medical Surgical Innovation Unit where nurses play an active role in testing new technologies, improving workflows, and advancing patient care practices across the organization.

This role combines hands‑on patient care with opportunities to influence innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Schedule: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, Night Shift, Full-Time (36 hours/week)

Department : Med/Surg 2, Innovations Unit (8th Floor)

Location : Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center

What We're Looking For:

• Education:
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
• 4 Year / Bachelors 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 RN experience, required.
• One year relevant experience, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification:
• Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required.

What You'll Do:

• Provide high‑quality, evidence‑based care to a diverse med‑surg patient population, including wound care, IV therapy, medication administration, g‑tube management, and support for stable tracheostomies
• Collaborate with fellow nurses, leaders, and interdisciplinary partners to ensure safe, coordinated, and patient‑centered care throughout each shift
• Participate in testing and evaluating new technologies, workflows, and quality initiatives, offering meaningful feedback that helps refine and advance organizational practices
• Contribute to a positive, team‑focused environment by supporting peers, promoting consistent practice, and engaging in continuous learning
• Participate in Professional Development opportunities such as our Clinical Ladder Program (Shared Government, Career Progression, Skill Development, etc.)