Registered Nurse - Acute Post Surgical

Post-Operative Surgical Unit Registered Nurse

Novant Health Rowan Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for our Post-Operative Surgical Unit! This 17-bed unit provides care for a diverse patient population recovering from trauma, vascular, general surgery, and urology procedures, while also caring for medical overflow patients as needed. Nurses on this unit provide comprehensive post-operative care, including pain management, wound care, mobility progression, patient education, and close monitoring for potential complications to promote safe recovery and positive patient outcomes. If you are an RN who enjoys caring for a variety of surgical and medical patients in a collaborative, fast-paced environment while strengthening your assessment, critical thinking, and post-operative nursing skills, this unit is for you!

What we offer:

• Tuition & Loan Support Up to $5,250/year in tuition assistance plus eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs
• Inclusive Culture Employee-led Business Resource Groups (BRGs) that foster connection, diversity, and belonging
• Wellbeing Focus Access to mental, physical, and emotional health resources for a balanced lifestyle
• Comprehensive Benefits Competitive health insurance starting day one, plus additional perks and discounts
• Career Growth Opportunities Clinical ladder programs, internal mobility support, and career advisors to help you advance

What You'll Do:

• Monitor and assess post-operative patients for changes in condition, including pain levels, vital signs, wound healing, and potential surgical complications.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and pain management treatments while ensuring patient safety and adherence to physician orders.
• Educate and assist patients with post-surgical recovery activities, including mobility, breathing exercises, incision care, medication management, and discharge instructions.
• Document patient assessments, interventions, responses to treatment, and clinical outcomes while maintaining compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.

What We're Looking For:

• Education: 4 Year / Bachelors Degree, preferred.
• 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.

Job Opening ID 175429