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: 3

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care Unit position in an Intermediate Neurosciences & ENT Unit, with ACLS and NIHSS certifications required and a high likelihood of charge and preceptor responsibilities each shift.

Details

• 18-bed Intermediate Neurosciences & ENT Unit within a hospital setting, including 4 epilepsy monitoring beds
• Patient population includes stroke, tumors, epilepsy, spine injury, neuromuscular and neurodegenerative conditions, neurotrauma, CNS infections, and ENT malignancies
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week (36 hrs/week)
• Every other weekend (EOW) required
• Every other holiday (EOH) required
• No on-call requirements
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active NC RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
• Current certifications required: BLS (AHA or ARC), ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required
• Nursing Diploma, ADN, or ASN from an accredited school of nursing required; BSN or MSN preferred
• Two professional references required for consideration

Additional Information

• Candidates should be prepared to serve in a charge nurse or preceptor role on a near-daily basis
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate and deliver patient care using the nursing process
• Responsibilities include complex patient assessment, care planning, patient and family education, and discharge planning
• Unit is part of a nationally recognized neurosciences program delivering collaborative, compassionate care
• A background check and drug screen are required; candidates should be prepared to complete the drug screen within 24 hours of commitment
• BSN or MSN preferred but not required