Registered Nurse - Weekends Only Med/Surg

Weekend Program Registered Nurse

Looking for weekday flexibility without giving up a rewarding nursing career? Join Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center's Adult Acute Care (Med/Surg 3) team as a Weekend Program Registered Nurse.

This unique opportunity is designed for nurses who thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy caring for a diverse patient population, and appreciate the consistency of a dedicated weekend schedule. Working just two 12-hour night shifts each weekend, you'll maintain valuable work-life flexibility during the week while remaining an integral part of a highly collaborative and supportive nursing team.

On Med/Surg 3, you'll care for patients with a wide variety of medical and surgical conditions, helping you strengthen your clinical judgment, expand your skill set, and gain experience across multiple areas of acute care. From IV therapy and wound care to dialysis coordination and complex discharge planning, no two shifts are alike.

Why Nurses Choose Our Weekend Only Roles

• Full-time benefits while working only 24 hours per week
• Consistent weekend-only schedule with weekday flexibility
• 48 weekends worked per year, with remaining weekends paid as program PTO
• Exposure to a diverse adult acute care patient population
• Opportunities to strengthen clinical skills and critical thinking
• Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment
• Supportive leadership committed to professional growth and development
• Career advancement opportunities through Novant Health's Clinical Ladder Program

Schedule: Two 12-hour night shifts per weekend (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM) - Set schedule Friday/Saturday or Friday/Sunday

Department: Adult Acute Care (Med/Surg 3)

Location: Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center | Wilmington, NC

What You'll Do

• Care for a diverse adult acute care patient population, including wound care, IV therapy, dialysis coordination, G-tubes, ports, and other complex medical-surgical needs.
• Provide weekend continuity of care as part of our dedicated Weekend Program, working 48 weekends per year while enjoying weekday flexibility.
• Collaborate with physicians, specialists, therapists, case managers, and nursing support teams to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care.
• Advance your career through Novant Health's Clinical Ladder Program, with opportunities for professional growth, recognition, and development.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where patient variability, clinical problem-solving, and teamwork make every shift rewarding.

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. American Heart Association BLS. Some departments have additional advanced CPR requirements as listed on staff annual education record, required. Must maintain the annual required CEU's as defined by NCBON. Additional hours may be required by the unit/dept, 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.

Job Opening ID 178091