Registered Nurse, RN - Observation Unit

Job Description

What We Offer :

Are you a Registered Nurse looking for an exciting new opportunity with a start date after the holidays? Join our new Observation team and make a difference from day one!

Sign-on Bonus :  Up to  $30,000

Relocation Assistance :  Up to  $7,500

Join a  brand-new Observation Unit at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center , where you’ll experience the pace of emergency care with the continuity of inpatient nursing. This new unit provides the best of both worlds — new challenges each day balanced with a consistent, collaborative team environment.

About the Unit :

Opening  February 2026  at Presbyterian Medical Center

Focused on  inpatient-level care  with  ED-style charting and workflows

Offers a  dynamic mix of patients  and conditions, ensuring a fast-paced yet stable care setting

Strong  team-based culture , where nurses support each other and flex as needed

When census is low, team members may  float across inpatient units and COH

Preferred Background :

Inpatient, acute care, or emergency department  experience preferred

Strong communication, adaptability, and teamwork skills

Compassionate and collaborative professionals who thrive in evolving environments

Why Join Novant Health :

Competitive  sign-on and relocation incentives

Opportunities for  growth and advancement  within the Novant Health system

Shared governance and professional development  programs

Supportive leadership and a culture rooted in teamwork and respect

Be part of an innovative new unit from day one — helping shape processes, teamwork, and remarkable patient care in a space built for collaboration and growth. 💜

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 :

It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.