RN Clinical Nurse II - Staffing Response Team (Weekends Nights)

UNC Health Care; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 46,673 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Incentive program

Tuition loan forgiveness

Weekend incentive pay

Job summary

UNC Health Care is seeking a weekend-night nurse for the Staffing Response Team in Raleigh, NC. The role is 0.9 FTE with a 12-hour Friday–Sunday schedule and weekend-night shift, onsite at UNC Rex facilities.

Eligible for up to $20,000 incentive, up to $25,000 tuition loan forgiveness, and relocation assistance up to $10,000, plus our referral program. New team members will float between UNC Rex Raleigh and UNC Rex Holly Springs campuses, with possible cross-training after six months based on

Qualifications

• Graduation from a school of professional nursing.
• If hired after January 6, 2014, must be enrolled within four years of employment and obtain a Bachelor's degree with a major in Nursing or a Master's degree with a major in Nursing within seven years of employment date.
• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification.
• One (1) year of nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Education: identify and meet learning needs of self; participate in education programs and use patient education materials.
• Evaluation of Care: identify expected patient outcomes and discuss with interdisciplinary team to revise the plan of care.
• Implementation: demonstrate competence in caring for patients with complex problems and prioritize care.
• Leadership: develop goals to promote professional growth and participate in unit goals and performance improvement.
• Patient Assessment: recognize data to determine priorities and plan care.
• Planning: collaborate with patient/family to update the plan of care and address cultural issues.
• Research: read journals and bring ideas for assessment of applicability.

Skills

Nursing experience

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

RN licensure (NC)

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Description

This position qualifies for our UNC Rex Incentive Program, which includes up to $20,000 commitment incentive or up to $25,000 tuition loan forgiveness. In addition, this position is also eligible for up to $10,000 in relocation assistance (based on location) and our employee referral program. Learn more about our UNC Rex Incentive Program here: https://jobs.unchealthcare.org/pages/unc-rex-incentive-program

Weekend-Only Option - Full-Time with Flexibility

Prefer a consistent weekend schedule with weekdays off? Our Weekend-Only Option may be the perfect fit. This role is designed to offer stability, increased compensation, and time during the week to manage personal needs or enjoy your free time.

Position Details

• 0.9 FTE (Full-Time Equivalent)
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
• Shift: Weekend Nights
• Full-Time Benefits
• Weekend Incentive Pay

Enjoy a predictable schedule, full-time compensation, and the flexibility to make your weekdays your own.

Work Locations

As part of the Staffing Response Team, nurses will float between the UNC REX Raleigh and UNC REX Holly Springs campuses. Daily unit assignments are determined based on real-time staffing needs at both locations.

Role Overview

This position is well-suited for nurses with a minimum of one year of inpatient experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg)
• Intermediate Care
• Critical Care

New team members will be placed based on their clinical background, providing essential coverage and high-quality care.

After approximately six months, and based on department needs, nurses may have the opportunity to receive additional training to float into other specialties and care areas.

Who We're Looking For

• Flexible, self-motivated, and collaborative nurses who thrive in dynamic, fast‑paced environments.
• Embrace variety and adapt easily to change.
• Communicate effectively across diverse teams and care settings.
• Find purpose in supporting others and making a meaningful impact.
• Pursue professional growth and are committed to lifelong learning.

Responsibilities

• Education: Participate in identifying and meeting learning needs of self. Attend education programs based on identified learning needs. Use patient education materials relevant to patient population. Assess readiness to learn of the patient/family/caregivers. Assess developmental level of patient and factors affecting ability to learn.
• Evaluation of Care: Identify expected patient outcomes. Seek guidance as needed in revision of plan of care. Participate in discussion with members of the interdisciplinary team in evaluation of patient care. Communicate relevant information to promote continuity of care.
• Implementation: Demonstrate competence in care of patients with complex problems, including population‑appropriate physical, psychosocial, educational and safety aspects of care. Perform bedside point‑of‑care testing as required for patient care plan. Utilize healthcare organization and nursing standards, policies and procedures in delivery of care. Organize and prioritize care according to patient/family needs. Consult with appropriate resources in a timely fashion regarding patients with complex care issues, unusual teaching needs and/or those at high risk for discharge planning.
• Leadership: With assistance, develop goals to promote professional growth or minimize limitations. Achieve goals and objectives within identified time frame or renegotiate with supervisor. Be knowledgeable about activities which facilitate intra‑interdepartmental collaboration. Participate in development and achievement of unit goals and performance improvement activities. Effectively use communication systems. Participate in promoting cost‑effective care. Give feedback to co‑workers. Be aware of public policy and regulatory guidelines affecting the health care environment. Promote a safe, clean and secure hospital environment for all.
• Patient Assessment: Recognize data from complex situations to determine priorities for care. Include appropriate physical, psychosocial, education and safety needs. Synthesize assessment data into meaningful whole prior to communication to others. Assess and anticipate discharge needs of individual patients and families. Develop relationships with families that promote their ability to advocate for the patient and their own needs.
• Planning: Collaborate with patient/family to prepare or update the plan of care. Use available multidisciplinary resources in planning care. Begin to use full range of communication as a means to convey planning. Identify and address cultural and ethnic issues in planning patient care. Demonstrate ability to prioritize tasks for patients with complex problems.
• Research: Read journals that contain studies or articles that may be applicable to practice. Bring ideas and questions to the staff at large for assessment of applicability.

Education Requirements

• Graduation from a school of professional nursing.
• If hired after January 6, 2014, must be enrolled within four years of employment and obtain a Bachelor's degree with a major in Nursing or a Master's degree with a major in Nursing within seven years of employment date.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification.

Professional Experience Requirements

• One (1) year of nursing experience.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Requirements

Other knowledge, skills, and abilities as may be required by the position.

Job Details

• Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
• Entity: UNC REX Healthcare
• Organization Unit: Rex Staffing Response Team
• Work Type: Full Time
• Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00
• Salary Range: $33.88 - $47.91 per hour (Hiring Range)
• Work Assignment Type: Onsite
• Work Schedule: Weekend Night Job
• Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh
• Exempt From Overtime: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity, please email [e-mail].