RN Clinical Nurse II - Neurosurgery

NHNPA; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 47,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health in Chapel Hill, NC, is seeking an RN Clinical Nurse II for the Neurosurgery/ENT care units. You will care for patients undergoing post-operative brain and spine surgeries, neuro and spinal trauma, stroke, and head/neck oncologic or reconstructive procedures.

The role is full-time (36 hrs/week) with day, night, and variable shifts. The unit emphasizes collaboration, patient-centered care, and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Post-operative brain and spine surgeries
• Neuro and spinal trauma
• Stroke
• Head and neck malignancies, infections, and reconstructive surgeries involving the head, mouth, tongue, jaw, thyroid, and oropharynx
• Comprehensive neurological and stroke assessments
• Critical thinking in a fast-paced acute care environment

Job description

RN Clinical Nurse II – Neurosurgery

UNC Health has opportunities in the Intermediate Neurosciences & ENT unit and Acute Neurosurgery & ENT units.

Salary Range: $34.22 - $48.38 per hour (Hiring Range)

Schedule: Full-time 36 hrs/week. We have day, night, and variable shifts available.

Description:

Acute Neurosurgery and ENT Care unit Description:

The Acute Neurosurgery and ENT Care unit is a 27-bed unit comprised of post-operative surgical patients.

Join our collaborative Neurosurgery and ENT team, where you'll care for patients with a wide range of complex medical and surgical conditions, including:

• Post-operative brain and spine surgeries
• Neuro and spinal trauma
• Stroke
• Head and neck malignancies, infections, and reconstructive surgeries involving the head, mouth, tongue, jaw, thyroid, and oropharynx

What you'll gain:

• Experience caring for medically and surgically complex patients
• Advanced clinical skills, including:
• Comprehensive neurological and stroke assessments
• Critical thinking in a fast-paced acute care environment

Why join our team?

• Supportive, collaborative, and engaged team culture
• Commitment to excellence, innovation, and patient-centered care
• Strong focus on work-life balance, recognition, accountability, and teamwork
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development

Intermediate Neurosciences and ENT Unit Description

Experienced Nurses needed for the new Intermediate Neurosciences and Otolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery (ENT) Unit at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, NC.

This is a 36 hour/week position Day Shift position, with weekend rotation, with flexible self-scheduling and is eligible for an extensive benefit package. This position qualifies for incentives to eligible applicants. This new unit opened July 2026.

Our Intermediate Neurosciences & ENT Unit (INEU) team consists of professionals who approach their work with positivity, compassion, and a strong sense of teamwork. Our unit has 18 beds available to serve the varying needs of our patient population, including 4 beds designed for Epilepsy monitoring. Our unit cares for patients with ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, brain tumors, epilepsy, spine injury, neuromuscular illness, neurodegenerative illness, neurotrauma, and central nervous system infections. Our ENT patients are predominately present with head and neck malignancies and require a variety of surgical interventions involving the head, mouth, tongue, jaw, thyroid, and oropharynx. Our physician teams are nationally recognized as innovators in Neuro Care and Head and Neck Surgical Oncology. INEU strives to provide a sensitive, caring environment which recognizes our mission in service to patients and their families while fostering a professional, collaborative atmosphere conductive to learning and gratification for our staff.