Registered Nurse, Acute Post-Surgical
Novant Health Rowan Medical Center
Salisbury, NC

Registered Nurse - Acute Post Surgical

What We Offer:

Calling All Post Surgical RNs! 

Ready to grow your nursing career in a fast-paced, supportive environment where no two days are the same? Join our Med-Surg team at Rowan Medical Center and make a meaningful impact every shift! 💙

• Schedule: 7pm-7am, Full time nights (36 hours/week)
• Department: Acute Post-Surgical (Med Surg)
• Location: Rowan Medical Center- Salisbury, NC
• Patient Population: Post-op trauma, vascular, general and urology procedures.  Medical overflow.
• May be eligible for sign on bonus and relocation assistance!

 

Why Nurses Love This Role:
✔ Fast-paced, team-oriented environment
✔ Diverse patient population and hands-on clinical experience
✔ Opportunity to strengthen critical thinking and assessment skills
✔ Supportive leadership and collaborative teamwork
✔ Make a difference in patients’ recovery journeys every day

 

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. 

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.