Registered Nurse - Inpatient Rehab

Novant Health; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition support

Inclusive culture

Wellbeing resources

Comprehensive benefits

Career growth

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 strokes, amputation, surgery, and other conditions, helping them regain mobility and independence after the acute phase.

You will work with rehabilitation specialists to monitor progress, support recovery, and educate patients and families on safety and home exercise plans, in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program with BSN preferred.
• One year of relevant nursing experience is preferred.
• Active, unencumbered RN license in North Carolina required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for patients recovering from strokes, surgery, and other conditions in inpatient rehab.
• Monitor progress and support mobility and functional independence.
• Collaborate with physical and occupational therapists and the care team.
• Educate patients and families on recovery goals, safety, and home exercise plans.

Skills

Nursing

Rehabilitation nursing

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

RN licensure in NC

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