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Per Diem Night Shift RN - ED, ICU, Med-Surg, SDU

$43 per hour

First Choice Nurses of Eastern VA

Salary Range: $43.00/hour

Registered Nurse (RN) - ED, ICU, Med-Surg & SDU (Per Diem Nights)

First Choice Nurses - Raleigh, NC

Pay: Competitive Per Diem Rates (Based on Experience)

Shift: Night Shift (12-hour shifts)

Job Type: Per Diem / PRN

Location: Raleigh, NC
Work When It Fits Your Life

First Choice Nurses is seeking experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) for per diem night shift opportunities in leading Raleigh-area hospitals. Enjoy the flexibility to choose your own schedule while earning competitive pay and gaining experience in top acute care facilities.

Whether you're looking for one shift a month or a fuller schedule, you decide when you work.
Specialties Needed
  • Emergency Department (ED)
  • Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
  • Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg)
  • Step-Down Unit (SDU)
Requirements
  • Active North Carolina RN License (or compact multistate license)
  • Minimum of 2 years of recent acute care experience in ED, ICU, Med-Surg, or SDU
  • Current AHA BLS Certification
  • ACLS required for ICU and ED (preferred for SDU)
  • Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Job Responsibilities
  • Deliver safe, compassionate, patient-centered nursing care
  • Assess, monitor, and document patient conditions accurately
  • Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders
  • Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams
  • Respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
  • Maintain compliance with hospital policies and infection prevention standards
  • Provide patient and family education as appropriate
Why Join First Choice Nurses?
  • Flexible self-scheduling
  • Per diem night shift opportunities
  • Competitive hourly pay
  • Weekly pay available
  • Opportunity to work in premier healthcare facilities
  • Supportive credentialing and staffing team
  • Work-life balance on your terms
Apply Today!

If you're an experienced RN with at least two years of recent experience in ED, ICU, Med-Surg, or SDU , we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and start picking up shifts that fit your schedule!
Vacancy posted 2 hours ago
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