Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Career Compass

One Application. Explore four Med/Surg teams. Find the right fit. Choose where you want to grow.

Sign On Bonus and Relocation Assistance to those who qualify!

Not sure which Med/Surg environment is the right next step in your nursing career? With Career Compass at Novant Health, you don't have to decide before you experience it. Career Compass gives experienced RNs who are new to Novant Health the opportunity to explore four Med/Surg teams at New Hanover Regional Medical Center before choosing a permanent unit. Experience different patient populations, clinical environments and team cultures while building relationships and discovering where you can thrive.

How Career Compass Works

Explore. Discover. Choose. Grow.

Choosing your next nursing role is about more than choosing a specialty. It's about finding the team, environment and opportunities that are right for you. Career Compass is designed to help you make an informed decision about your next dream job. You will rotate between each unit prior to choosing your shift and unit preference. From innovation and oncology to higher-acuity care, Career Compass gives you the opportunity to see what different teams have to offer before deciding where you want to continue your career.

Location: New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC

Schedule: Full-time, 0.9 FTE, 72 hours per two weeks, 12-hour day or night shift 

Career Compass: Explore four Med/Surg units before selecting your permanent team

• Education:
• • High School Diploma or GED, required.
  • 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 of RN Work experience, required.
  • One-year relevant experience, preferred. 
• Licensure/Certification: 
  • Current RN licensure in appropriate state, required. 

• Gain experience across four Med/Surg teams and diverse patient populations.
• Experience different clinical specialties, workflows and team environments.
• Find the permanent Med/Surg team that best aligns with your strengths, interests and career goals.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians and interdisciplinary care teams
• Assess, prioritize and manage the needs of your patients
• Adapt across different clinical environments while continuing to strengthen your nursing skills

Why Choose Career Compass?

• Explore multiple Med/Surg environments before choosing your permanent home
• Discover unique opportunities in innovation, oncology, growth to critical care, and more
• Build your clinical expertise across diverse patient populations
• Receive support for professional development, certifications, and career growth
• Find a team that aligns with your skills, interests, and goals