Registered Nurse - Innovation Unit

Advance Your Skills & Shape New Practices on Our Med‑Surg Innovations Team

Joining our Med‑Surg Innovations Unit means becoming part of a team that blends strong clinical practice with forward‑thinking improvement. In this full‑time night shift role, you'll care for a diverse med‑surg patient population while contributing to the development and testing of new technologies, workflows, and quality initiatives that help advance care across Novant Health. Your clinical expertise, curiosity, and collaboration will play a key part in shaping best practices and elevating patient outcomes. This is an environment that values growth, teamwork, and continuous learning, giving you the support and opportunity to expand your skills and influence meaningful change.

Schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, Night Shift, Full-Time (36 hours/week)
Department: Med/Surg 2, Innovations Unit (8th Floor)
Location: Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center

• 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 RN experience, required.
  • One year relevant experience, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification:
  • Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required.

• Provide high‑quality, evidence‑based care to a diverse med‑surg patient population, including wound care, IV therapy, medication administration, g‑tube management, and support for stable tracheostomies

• Collaborate with fellow nurses, leaders, and interdisciplinary partners to ensure safe, coordinated, and patient‑centered care throughout each shift

• Participate in testing and evaluating new technologies, workflows, and quality initiatives, offering meaningful feedback that helps refine and advance organizational practices

• Contribute to a positive, team‑focused environment by supporting peers, promoting consistent practice, and engaging in continuous learning

• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold regulatory and organizational standards while actively engaging in innovation and process improvement efforts