Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care

Novant Health; Kernersville (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center is seeking an experienced RN to join the 20-bed Intermediate/Intensive Care Unit. You will provide high-acuity, patient-centered care to critically ill patients, perform comprehensive assessments, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, high-quality care.

The role requires a Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, current RN licensure, BLS certification, and at least one year of acute nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• One year of acute nursing experience required.
• Current RN licensure in appropriate state; BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill and medically complex patients.
• Perform comprehensive and continuous patient assessments.
• Recognize and respond promptly to changes in patient condition.
• Manage advanced monitoring and life-support equipment.
• Administer medications, treatments, and interventions safely and effectively.
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate patient care.
• Educate and support patients and families throughout treatment and recovery.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Life-support equipment

Job description

What We Offer

Join the 20-bed Intermediate/Intensive Care Unit at Kernersville Medical Center, where you'll provide high-acuity, patient-centered care to critically ill and medically complex patients. Work alongside a collaborative multidisciplinary team focused on advanced assessment, continuous monitoring and delivering safe, high-quality care to patients with complex clinical needs.

Why Nurses Choose This Role

• Care for critically ill and medically complex patients across intermediate and intensive levels of care
• Build advanced assessment, critical-thinking and clinical decision-making skills
• Gain experience with continuous monitoring, advanced therapies and life-support equipment
• Work alongside experienced nurses, providers and multidisciplinary team members
• Make a meaningful impact while caring for patients with complex and high-acuity needs

Facility: Kernersville Medical Center | Location: Kernersville, NC | Position Type: Full-Time | Work Schedule: 7:00 PM–7:00 AM, Night Shift

What You'll Do

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill and medically complex patients
• Perform comprehensive and continuous patient assessments
• Recognize and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
• Manage advanced monitoring and life-support equipment
• Administer medications, treatments, and interventions safely and effectively
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to coordinate patient care
• Educate and support patients and families throughout treatment and recovery
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

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 acute nursing experience required.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration:
  - Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required.
  -Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Red Cross or American Heart Association 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.