New Graduate Registered Nurse (RN)

About the Role

The Neurological Progressive Care Unit (9B) at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center is a high-acuity, fast-paced progressive care unit designed to support and decompress the Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit (NSICU). Nurses in this unit develop expertise in the care of complex neurological and neurosurgical patients, providing specialized care for a wide range of patient populations and advanced therapies.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process.
• Deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Utilize evidence-based practice, clinical decision-making, compassion, and communication skills.
• Lead efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

Patient Populations and Therapies Served

• Post-operative craniotomy patients
• Pituitary tumor resection patients
• Post-operative deep brain stimulator (DBS) patients
• Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak repair patients
• Subdural hematomas, including bedside twist drill procedures, burr holes, and craniotomies with hematoma evacuation
• Seizure/epilepsy patients and associated procedures
• Subarachnoid hemorrhage patients
• Post-operative spinal surgery patients requiring progressive care-level monitoring
• Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunts and external ventricular drains (EVDs)
• Subdural drains
• Lumbar drains
• Ischemic stroke patients at high risk for hemorrhagic conversion
• Hemorrhagic stroke patients requiring progressive care-level monitoring
• Neuromuscular diseases (Myasthenia Gravis, Guillain- Barre, Multiple Sclerosis)
• CNS infections
• NSICU patients transitioning to progressive care status
• Advanced respiratory management, including tracheostomy care, BiPAP, and high-flow nasal cannula (OptiFlow)
• Intravenous infusion management, including cardiac drips, nicardipine (Cardene), and heparin

Staffing ratios are adjusted to meet patient acuity needs, with ideal nurse-to-patient assignments of 1:3, and 1:2 for highest-acuity patients.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
• Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association

Work Schedule

• 3, 12-hour night shifts per week
• Holiday/Weekend rotation

Compensation

• Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 per hour
• Base compensation is determined by qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
• Premium pay for shifts, on-call, and other factors.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

Benefits

• A sign-on bonus is available to eligible applicants.
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, Short- and Long-Term Disability)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Family benefits (adoption assistance, paid parental leave)
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program