Registered Nurse, RN- Behavioral Health

Company: Novant Health
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: January 2, 2026

Job Description:

What We Offer: Take Your Nursing Career to the Next Level with Novant Health! as a Registered Nurse in Wilmington, NC! Are you a dedicated RN ready to make a meaningful impact in Behavioral Health? Join our Behavioral Health team at Novant Health NHRMC. Relocation up to $7,500! Why Novant Health? - Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance. - 401(k) with matching contributions. - Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for career advancement. - Employee assistance programs and discounts. - Flexible schedules and paid time off. Key Responsibilities: - Provide specialized post-operative care to patients recovering from emergency general and trauma surgeries, as well as step-down level patients. - Manage the care of patients with external fixators and multi-system injuries. - Apply expertise unique to a post-operative unit, distinct from standard Medical-Surgical nursing. - Utilize advanced knowledge and skills specific to post-operative patient management. Qualifications: - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. - Associate or Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred. - Current valid North Carolina nursing license or Multi-State/Compact required. - One-year relevant experience, preferred. Be Part of a Remarkable Team Embark on a rewarding career where your contributions make a difference every day. Apply today! What We're Looking For: 1. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. 2. Associate's or Bachelor's degree in nursing. 3. Current valid North Carolina nursing license required. 4. One-year relevant experience, preferred. 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. At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities. 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". 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.

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