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# Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Neuro Stepdown / Progressive Care – North Carolina
Start Date: October 19, 2026
Location: North Carolina
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour night shifts (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM), 36 or 48-hour weekly schedules available. Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4. Minimum of 3 weekend shifts required every six weeks. No call requirement.
Highlights:
- Specialized neuro stepdown unit with 24 beds serving intermediate and medical progressive care patients
- Comprehensive neurological case mix including CVA, traumatic brain injury, craniotomy, intracranial bleeds, post-neurosurgery, aneurysm repair, and seizure disorders
- Epic EMR system with 32 hours of paid orientation including computer training and unit-specific onboarding
- Contract lengths from 16 weeks through February 27, 2027 available
- Float opportunities to other intermediate and critical care units for diverse clinical exposure
- Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, rapid response teams, and lift teams
Requirements:
- Active RN license (North Carolina or Compact state)
- Minimum 2 years of recent acute care nursing experience required
- Previous travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers cannot be accepted
- Neuro stepdown, PCU/DOU/IMC, or telemetry stepdown experience strongly preferred
- Epic EMR experience required
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required (CCRN, TNCC, and CPI preferred)
- Competency in vasoactive drip titration including levophed, cardiac drip management, and insulin protocols
- Proficiency in telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management
- Experience with ventilated patients, BiPAP/CPAP, tracheostomy care, and chest tube management
- Skilled in central line management, PICC lines, blood product administration, and IV starts
- Knowledge of neurological assessments, lumbar drains, post-TPA care, and substance withdrawal protocols
- Must pass facility EKG competency testing prior to start date
- Adherence to attendance policy and professional behavioral standards required
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This progressive care unit offers specialized experience in neurological nursing within a collaborative, team-oriented environment. You'll care for a diverse intermediate patient population while utilizing advanced skills in hemodynamic monitoring, critical drip titration, and complex neurological assessments. With comprehensive support services, structured orientation, and the opportunity to extend through the winter season, this assignment provides both professional growth and schedule flexibility in a well-resourced acute care setting.