Registered Nurse - Inpatient Rehab

Novant Health; Forest Hills (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition & Loan Support

Inclusive Culture

Wellbeing Focus

Comprehensive Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Novant Health Rowan Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Inpatient Rehabilitation team. This unit cares for patients recovering from stroke, amputation, COVID-related illness, and surgery, helping regain mobility and independence.

You'll collaborate with rehabilitation specialists, monitor progress, and educate patients and families on recovery goals, safety, and continued rehabilitation.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN licensure in the appropriate state.
• One year of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred for some roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients recovering from illness, stroke, amputation, and surgery.
• Monitor patient progress and support recovery, mobility, and functional independence.
• Collaborate with physical/occupational therapists and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care.
• Educate patients and families on recovery goals, safety, and continued rehabilitation.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

RN licensure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

What We Offer

Calling All Inpatient Rehab RNs!

Novant Health Rowan Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Inpatient Rehabilitation team. This unit provides care for patients recovering from conditions such as strokes, amputations, COVID-related illness, and surgery who need additional support regaining mobility and independence after the acute phase of their illness. Nurses collaborate with rehabilitation specialists to monitor patient progress, support recovery, and help patients rebuild strength and functional abilities. This is a rewarding, team-oriented environment ideal for an RN who is passionate about rehabilitation, patient-centered care, and helping patients achieve their recovery goals.

What we offer:

• Tuition & Loan Support – Up to $5,250/year in tuition assistance plus eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs
• Inclusive Culture – Employee-led Business Resource Groups (BRGs) that foster connection, diversity, and belonging
• Wellbeing Focus – Access to mental, physical, and emotional health resources for a balanced lifestyle
• Comprehensive Benefits – Competitive health insurance starting day one, plus additional perks and discounts
• Career Growth Opportunities – Clinical ladder programs, internal mobility support, and career advisors to help you advance

What You'll Do

• Provide nursing care to patients recovering from illness, stroke, amputation, and surgery.
• Monitor patient progress and support recovery, mobility, and functional independence.
• Collaborate with physical therapists, occupational therapists, and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care.
• Educate patients and families on recovery goals, safety, and continued rehabilitation.

What We're Looking For

• Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred.
  • 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.
• Experience:One year relevant experience, preferred.
• Licensure/certification/registration: 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.

Job Opening ID

197918