Progressive Care Unit RN
Chapel Hill, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Intermediate Neurosciences & ENT Unit position requiring NIHSS certification and comfort providing both step-down and acute level neurological care.

Details

• 18-bed Intermediate Neurosciences & ENT Unit within a hospital setting, including 4 epilepsy monitoring beds
• Cares for patients with stroke, tumors, epilepsy, spine injury, neuromuscular and neurodegenerative conditions, neurotrauma, CNS infections, and ENT malignancies
• Unit is currently operating under a pilot program with a mixed step-down and acute care patient population, with typical assignments of up to 5 patients
• Anticipated to transition back to a traditional step-down neurology model around November
• Night shift schedule, 7:00pm to 7:00am
• 36 hours per week, 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week
• Every other weekend required
• Every other holiday required
• No on-call responsibilities
• May be required to work in a charge or precepting role on a regular basis

Requirements

• Active RN license (North Carolina or Compact) currently in hand
• Current certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum one year of nursing experience required
• Nursing Diploma, ADN, or ASN from an accredited nursing school required; BSN or MSN preferred
• Comfortable providing care in a dynamic environment spanning both acute and step-down neurological patient populations

Additional Information

• Coordinate and deliver patient care utilizing the nursing process, consistent with professional standards
• Perform bedside point of care testing as required by the patient care plan
• Provide patient and family education tailored to individual learning needs and readiness
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to evaluate and update the plan of care
• Assess and anticipate discharge planning needs for patients and families
• Participate in unit performance improvement activities and provide feedback to colleagues
• Promote a safe, clean, and secure hospital environment
• Nationally recognized team delivering compassionate, collaborative care