New Grad RN - Progressive Care PCU (Night Shift)

UNC Health Care; Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Johnston PCU in Smithfield, NC is seeking a Clinical Nurse to provide competent nursing care on the Progressive Care Unit. The role supports patients with cardiac monitoring, vasoactive drips, and post-acute care in a 19-bed unit.

Responsibilities include patient education, care planning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and documentation. Requires NC RN license and BLS; full-time, night shift, 36 hours weekly, with a Summer 2027 start date.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in NC required by start date.
• Graduate from an approved nursing program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Education: identify learning needs and provide patient education materials.
• Evaluation of care: participate in multidisciplinary evaluation and plan updates.
• Implementation: care for patients with complex problems and monitor safety.
• Leadership: assist in setting unit goals and promoting teamwork.
• Patient assessment: identify priorities and plan discharge needs.
• Planning: collaborate with families to update the care plan and resources.
• Research: review journals and discuss applicable findings.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Patient assessment

Vital signs monitoring

Education

RN license (NC)

Nursing program graduate

Job description

UNC Health Johnston PCU in Smithfield, NC is seeking a Clinical Nurse to provide competent nursing care on the Progressive Care Unit. The role supports patients with cardiac monitoring, vasoactive drips, and post-acute care in a 19-bed unit.

Responsibilities include patient education, care planning, interdisciplinary collaboration, and documentation. Requires NC RN license and BLS; full-time, night shift, 36 hours weekly, with a Summer 2027 start date.