Registered Nurse-Medical ICU

Job Summary

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. The nurse collaborates with physicians and other team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans that promote optimal health or support a peaceful death. The nurse utilizes best scientific evidence and compassion to assist the patient in navigating their health journey, accepting responsibility, authority, and accountability for the management and provision of care in accordance with current policies and procedures.

Schedule & Category

Schedule: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Day Shift, Full‑time

Category: Registered Nurse

Department: Medical ICU

Company Recognition

Novant Health is recognized by the American Heart Association with a Gold Plus award for stroke care and was the first hospital in South Carolina to achieve a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery. It also earned Distinguished Maternity Care recognition from BlueCross BlueShield and holds top ratings in Primary Stroke Center accreditation.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (required); 4‑Year/Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience: One year of acute nursing experience required.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: Current RN licensure in the appropriate state (required); Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Red Cross or American Heart Association (required). If your RN 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 before reactivating or reinstating your license. You must apply for reinstatement within one year of completing the refresher course.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
• Establish authentic and personalized relationships with patients and their chosen support systems.
• Lead the healthcare team by setting expectations, providing guidance, and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
• Promote a safe patient environment guided by the principle of “First Do No Harm.”
• Engage in teamwork, team member engagement, and community involvement initiatives throughout the unit.

Company Commitment

Novant Health values teamwork, partnership, and community involvement, and expects all team members to commit to diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.