PCU Nurse — Progressive Care, Night Shift, Per Diem

UNC Health Care; Smithfield (NC); On-site; USD 47,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Johnston PCU, a Progressive Care Unit in Smithfield, NC, seeks a Registered Nurse for per diem night shifts to deliver high-quality care to monitored patients. The unit admits patients requiring intermediate care with cardiac monitoring and supports a 4:1 patient-nurse ratio.

The role requires NC RN licensure, BLS certification, and at least 1 year of nursing experience. Salary and schedule reflect per diem status and facility standards.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a school of professional nursing.
• Licensed to practice as an RN in North Carolina.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides competent clinical nursing care using the nursing process.
• Coordinates and communicates with the multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.
• Performs bedside assessments and monitors patients on intermediate care.
• Participates in education, evaluation of care, and discharge planning as needed.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Patient care

Cardiac monitoring

Team communication

Education

Registered Nurse license - NC

BLS certification

Job description

UNC Health Johnston PCU, a Progressive Care Unit in Smithfield, NC, seeks a Registered Nurse for per diem night shifts to deliver high-quality care to monitored patients. The unit admits patients requiring intermediate care with cardiac monitoring and supports a 4:1 patient-nurse ratio.

The role requires NC RN licensure, BLS certification, and at least 1 year of nursing experience. Salary and schedule reflect per diem status and facility standards.