Registered Nurse Med Surg

Novant Health; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health Matthews Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for our 40-bed Medical/Surgical unit. You will deliver expert, compassionate care on a fast-paced, multidisciplinary team, focusing on diverse medical conditions and patient support.

This role emphasizes critical thinking, autonomy, and collaboration with physicians to ensure quality outcomes. Requirements include graduation from an accredited nursing program, active RN licensure in the state, BLS certification, and 1 year of

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; required.
• 4-year/bachelor’s degree preferred.
• If licensure inactive, refresher course required for reactivation.
• Reinstatement must be applied within one year of completing the refresher course.

Responsibilities

• Lead the healthcare team by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating an individualized patient care plan.
• Provide evidence-based, compassionate care and support patient health journeys.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

What We Offer

Location: Matthews Medical Center

Shift: PRN Nights

Department: Medical/Surgical

As a Registered Nurse at Novant Health Matthews Medical Center, you'll be trusted to deliver expert, compassionate care on our Medical Surgical Unit. Your clinical expertise, critical thinking, and adaptability will play a vital role in providing safe, high-quality care for a diverse patient population.

This 40-bed unit cares for patients with a wide range of medical conditions, including post-cardiac catheterization recovery, stroke, COPD, kidney disease, chest wall (CWall) conditions, and other acute medical diagnoses. You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment while building broad clinical experience and making a meaningful impact on the lives of your patients every day.

What You'll Do

The Registered Nurse serves as a leader of the healthcare team at Novant Health by establishing an authentic personalized relationship with the patient and their chosen support system, collaborating with physicians and other team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate an individualized plan of care that promotes optimal health or supports a peaceful death. The Registered Nurse utilizes best scientific evidence and compassion to assist the patient in navigating their health journey. The Registered Nurse accepts responsibility, authority, and accountability for management and provision of care in accordance with the current policies and procedures.

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.

Job Opening ID

181098