Registered Nurse Stroke and Neurology

Novant Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation up to $7,500

Job summary

Novant Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Neurosciences Unit at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. This part-time night position in the Stroke and Neurology department offers an opportunity to care for acute stroke and neuro patients in a 43-bed inpatient unit.

You will perform advanced neuro assessments, manage high-acuity cases, and collaborate with neuro and neurosurgical teams to provide full-scope RN care in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• One year of acute nursing experience required.
• Current RN licensure and BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Care for acute stroke & neuro patients.
• Perform advanced neuro assessments.
• Manage drains and high-acuity cases.
• Deliver full-scope RN care in a fast-paced unit.
• Collaborate with neuro & neurosurgical teams.

Skills

Neurological assessment

Neuro nursing

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Time management

Critical thinking

Education

Nursing degree (BSN preferred)

Job description

What We Offer

Relocation up to $7,500

Title: Registered Nurse

Department: Stroke and Neurology

Schedule: 7pm-7am, Part-time Nights

Location: Forsyth Medical Center - Winston Salem, NC

Be Part of Something Truly Unique

Join our dynamic nursing team as a Registered Nurse on the Neurosciences Unit at Forsyth Medical Center—a 43-bed acute inpatient unit, including 4 dedicated EMU beds, within a Comprehensive Stroke Center.

This is a high-acuity, career-building environment where nurses care for complex stroke, neurological, and neurosurgical patients while sharpening advanced clinical skills every shift.

Why Nurses Choose This Unit

• RN ratio: 1:6
• High acuity, skill building care
• Comprehensive stroke center
• Strong RN leadership
• Supportive Management

What you'll do

• Care for acute stroke & neuro patients
• Perform advanced neuro assessments
• Manage crains, drains, and high-acuity cases
• Deliver full-scope RN care in a fast-paced unit
• Collaborate with neuro & neurosurgical teams

Skills You’ll Build

• Advanced neurological assessment and rapid clinical decision-making
• Stroke recognition, intervention, and post-acute management
• Management of high-acuity neuro patients
• Interdisciplinary collaboration with neurology, neurosurgery, and specialty teams
• Time management and prioritization across diverse neurological conditions
• Confidence working in a high-acuity, career-building neuroscience unit

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?

Remarkable Care. Remarkable Careers.

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.