Neuro PCU RN
Hickory, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Neuro Progressive Care Unit (PCU) position requiring 2 years of experience and a NC or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in a Neuro Progressive Care Unit (5th floor) within a 355-bed hospital
• 20-bed unit treating stable post-stroke, stable neuro-surgical, telemetry, and medical patients
• Patient population includes adult and geriatric patients
• Patient ratio of 5:1
• Uses Cerner EHR
• Night shift schedule from 7p-7a with every other weekend required
• Floating required to Medical, Telemetry, and Neuro units
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• AHA certifications required

Additional Information

• Care for stable post-stroke and post-neuro-surgical patients along with telemetry and medical overflow patients
• Facility includes specialty centers for brain, cancer, heart, lung, orthopedics, and women's health, as well as a Level 3 NICU
• Candidates must live 60 miles or greater from the facility to be eligible for the travel rate
• Candidates cannot have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months
• Candidates cannot be employed elsewhere full time
• Must be available to start on one of the facility's designated orientation dates