Registered Nurse - Pediatrics

Novant Health; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health in Wilmington, NC is seeking a dedicated RN to join the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) for full-time night shifts. The role focuses on delivering life-saving care to infants, children, and adolescents with complex health challenges while supporting families with compassion and clinical excellence.

You will join a team of pediatric specialists and mentors, benefiting from ongoing education and a collaborative environment that values teamwork, innovation, and patient-centered

Qualifications

• RN licensure in appropriate state.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
• 1 year of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide life-saving pediatric critical care in a NICU/PICU setting.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality care.
• Support families through critical illness and transitions of care.
• Maintain clinical excellence and adhere to evidence-based practices.

Skills

Pediatric critical care

Calm under pressure

Family-centered care

EMR proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

What We Offer

Schedule: Full-Time, Nights 7p-7a

Department: Pediatric ICU

Location: New Hanover Regional Medical Center

What You'll Do

Make a Difference When It Matters Most

Join our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), where compassion meets advanced critical care. As a member of our elite pediatric team, you'll provide life‑saving care to infants, children, and adolescents facing complex and critical health challenges. Every day offers the opportunity to combine clinical excellence with heartfelt compassion while supporting patients and families through some of their most vulnerable moments.

Why Choose Our PICU?

• Work alongside nationally recognized pediatric specialists and multidisciplinary care teams.
• Care for high‑acuity patients using advanced technologies and evidence‑based practices.
• Expand your expertise through ongoing education, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
• Build meaningful relationships with patients and families while making a lasting impact on children's lives.
• Thrive in a collaborative, supportive environment that values innovation, teamwork, and excellence.

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: Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required.
• 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: Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required.
• Our Ideal Candidate Is:
  • Passionate about pediatric critical care
  • Calm and confident in fast‑paced environments
  • Driven by continuous learning and clinical excellence
  • Committed to family‑centered care
  • Energized by teamwork and collaboration

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

188204