```htmlJob Opportunity – Registered Nurse / Neuro Progressive Care Unit – North Carolina
Start Date: October 19, 2026
Location: North Carolina
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour night shifts (18:45 - 07:15), 36 and 48-hour work weeks available. Patient ratio 1:4. Weekend requirement of minimum 3 shifts every six weeks. No call required. Float to other intermediate and critical care areas as needed.
Highlights:
- Specialty neuro progressive care unit with 24 beds serving intermediate neurological and medical patient populations
- Epic charting system with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, rapid response, pharmacy, and respiratory services
- Contract lengths from 16+ weeks available with hard stop in late February 2027
- 32 hours of orientation including computer training and unit-based clinical shifts
- Collaborative environment emphasizing teamwork and professional behavioral standards
- Float opportunities to expand skills across intermediate and critical care settings
Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience required; neuro experience strongly preferred
- Previous travel nursing experience required (first-time travelers not accepted)
- Active RN license (North Carolina or Compact state)
- Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS required; CCRN, TNCC, and CPI preferred
- Epic electronic medical record experience required
- Must pass EKG testing prior to start date
- Comprehensive clinical skill set required including telemetry interpretation, management of dysrhythmias, titration of vasoactive drips (including Levophed), cardiac drips, and insulin protocols
- Proficiency in neurological care: CVA, traumatic brain injury, craniotomy, intracranial bleeds, seizure disorders, spinal cord injury, aneurysm repair, post-TPA care, lumbar drains, and pre/post neurosurgery management
- Experience with advanced respiratory support: ventilated patients, BiPAP/CPAP, high flow nasal cannula, chest tubes, tracheostomy care, and ABG interpretation
- IV therapy expertise: central line and PICC management, blood product administration, starting/maintaining peripheral IVs
- Additional skills: heparin protocols, PCA pumps, thrombolytic agents, feeding tube management, continuous bladder irrigation, hemodialysis management, wound care/wound VAC, and surgical drain care
- Strong commitment to attendance policy and professional conduct standards
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This specialized neuro progressive care position offers the chance to work with a complex and rewarding patient population while developing advanced critical care skills. You'll be part of a supportive team environment with access to comprehensive interdisciplinary resources, allowing you to provide exceptional patient care during a critical timeframe. The unit's focus on neurological patients combined with medical intermediate care creates a dynamic learning environment for experienced nurses seeking to enhance their specialty expertise.
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