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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Progressive Care/Intermediate Neuro ENT Unit role requiring ACLS, NIHSS, and charge/precepting readiness.

Details

• 18-bed Intermediate Neurosciences & ENT Unit, including 4 epilepsy monitoring beds, within a hospital setting
• Cares for a mixed patient population including stroke, tumors, epilepsy, spine injury, neuromuscular and neurodegenerative conditions, neurotrauma, CNS infections, and ENT malignancies
• Unit currently operating under a pilot program with a mixed step-down and acute care population, with typical assignments of up to 5 patients
• Nurses should be comfortable managing both acute and step-down neurological patients in a dynamic care environment
• Day shift schedule from 7:00am to 7:00pm
• 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week, 36 hours weekly
• Every other weekend (EOW) and every other holiday (EOH) required
• No on-call responsibilities
• May be required to work in a charge or precepting role nearly every shift

Requirements

• Active RN license in North Carolina or compact license currently in hand
• Current BLS certification (AHA or ARC)
• ACLS and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience required
• Nursing Diploma, ADN, or ASN from an accredited nursing school required; BSN or MSN preferred
• Charge nurse and precepting experience required

Additional Information

• Deliver competent clinical nursing care consistent with professional standards under the direction of the Nurse Manager/Director
• Coordinate and provide patient care using the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Participate in patient and family education, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Support unit performance improvement activities and cost-effective care initiatives
• Promote a safe, clean, and secure environment for patients and staff
• Part of a nationally recognized team delivering compassionate, collaborative neuroscience and ENT care