Progressive Care RN – Night Shift, Per Diem

UNC Health Care; North Carolina; On-site; USD 47,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health Johnston PCU is seeking a Registered Nurse to join a 19-bed Progressive Care Unit serving cardiac patients in Smithfield, NC. The per diem night position offers exposure to monitor techs, nurses and patient care assistants within a supportive team focused on high-quality, compassionate care.

Responsibilities include education, care evaluation, planning and discharge coordination, with a focus on safety, interdisciplinary collaboration and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a school of professional nursing.
• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification.
• One year of nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Education - Participates in identifying and meeting learning needs of self.
• Evaluation of care - Identifies expected patient outcomes and collaborates with the team.
• Implementation - Delivers high-quality care for patients with complex needs.
• Leadership - Supports unit goals and cross-team collaboration.
• Patient assessment - Prioritizes care based on patient and family needs.
• Planning - Coordinates care with multidisciplinary resources.
• Research - Engages with current studies and practice improvements.

Job description

UNC Health Johnston PCU is seeking a Registered Nurse to join a 19-bed Progressive Care Unit serving cardiac patients in Smithfield, NC. The per diem night position offers exposure to monitor techs, nurses and patient care assistants within a supportive team focused on high-quality, compassionate care.

Responsibilities include education, care evaluation, planning and discharge coordination, with a focus on safety, interdisciplinary collaboration and ongoing professional development.