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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Acute Neurosurgery and ENT unit position requiring a NC or compact RN license and at least one year of nursing experience.
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18-bed acute post-op unit serving Neurosurgery and ENT patients at a major academic medical center
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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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Night shift, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 3x12-hour shifts per week (36 hours/week)
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Every other weekend (EOW) required
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No on-call required
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Active RN license in North Carolina (or compact license with NC as primary state)
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Current BLS certification (AHA or ARC)
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Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
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Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required
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Nursing Diploma, ADN, or ASN from an accredited nursing program required; BSN or MSN preferred
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Two professional references required for consideration
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Responsible for coordinating and delivering patient care using the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
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May be required to function as charge nurse as needed; training will be provided
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Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to evaluate and plan patient care
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Performs bedside point-of-care testing as required by the patient care plan
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Assesses and addresses discharge planning needs for patients with complex care situations
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Holiday coverage required every other holiday (EOH)
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A background check and drug screen are required prior to start; candidates should be prepared for a processing time of at least two weeks
