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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg position in an Acute Neurosurgery and ENT unit, requiring NC or compact RN licensure and NIHSS certification.
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18-bed post-op unit specializing in Acute Neurosurgery and ENT patients
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Neurosurgery cases include brain and spinal surgeries, traumas, cancer, stroke, and intracranial bleeds
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ENT cases include head and neck malignancies, cancer, infection, and procedures involving the head, mouth, tongue, jaw, thyroid, and oropharynx
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Patient ratio of 1:5
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Day shift schedule from 7:00am to 7:00pm
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36 hours per week over 3 shifts per day, with 12-hour shifts
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48-hour weeks can be accommodated
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0.9 FTE position
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Every other weekend required
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Every other holiday required
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No on-call responsibilities
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Required to function as charge nurse as needed, with training provided
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Active RN license in North Carolina (Standard or Compact) currently in hand
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Current certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
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Minimum one year of nursing experience required
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Nursing Diploma, ADN, or ASN from an accredited nursing school required
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BSN or MSN from an accredited nursing school preferred
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Deliver competent clinical nursing care to complex post-op neurosurgery and ENT patients, addressing physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety needs
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Perform bedside point of care testing as part of the patient care plan
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Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to plan, implement, and evaluate patient care
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Assess and address discharge planning needs, including high-risk cases
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Participate in unit performance improvement and professional growth activities
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Promote a safe, clean, and secure hospital environment
