Registered Nurse , RN - Observation Unit

Novant Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Observation Unit. You will care for a diverse patient population requiring short-term inpatient treatment while collaborating with a highly interdisciplinary team. The unit connects the Emergency Department with inpatient care.

The role rewards teamwork, adaptability, and a commitment to safe, compassionate care. Prior inpatient acute care or ED experience is valued, with opportunities to float to related units when

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited nursing program required.
• RN licensure in appropriate state required.
• One year of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Foster teamwork and engagement among the care team.
• Support diversity and inclusion in delivering quality care.
• Maintain a safe patient environment in line with First Do No Harm.

Skills

Inpatient care experience

Emergency Department experience

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

What We Offer

Join the remarkable team on the Observation Unit at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center, where you'll experience the fast pace of emergency care with the continuity and teamwork of inpatient nursing. Opened in February 2026, this innovative unit bridges the gap between the Emergency Department and inpatient care, creating a dynamic environment where no two days are the same.

As a Registered Nurse on the Observation Unit, you'll care for a diverse patient population requiring short-term inpatient treatment while working alongside a highly collaborative team committed to delivering safe, remarkable care. This role is ideal for nurses with inpatient acute care or Emergency Department experience who thrive in a fast-paced environment, communicate effectively, adapt quickly, and enjoy working as part of a supportive team.

You'll join a culture that values flexibility, collaboration, and helping one another succeed. When census allows, nurses may have the opportunity to float across inpatient units at Presbyterian Medical Center and Charlotte Orthopedic Hospital, further expanding their experience while remaining part of a strong, connected nursing team.

What You'll Do

It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.

• Our team members are part of an environment that fosters teamwork, team member engagement and community involvement.
• The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
• All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".

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.

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.