Our doors are open—and so are our opportunities.

Planned Parenthood South Atlantic is a mission-driven organization committed to providing high-quality, inclusive, and non-judgmental sexual and reproductive healthcare to people of all genders, sexual orientations, races, religions, abilities, ethnicities, and cultural backgrounds. When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate, dedicated workforce that makes a meaningful impact in the lives of our patients and communities every day.

Our culture of belonging is brought to life through clearly defined Workplace Values and Service Standards that guide how we work, support one another, and serve our patients. These shared principles connect us as one team across all locations and roles, creating a workplace where purpose, collaboration, and respect are at the center of everything we do.

If you are passionate about advancing equitable healthcare and want your work to truly matter, we invite you to grow your career with us.

Learn more: ppsatcareers.org

Why This Role Matters

As a Float Registered Nurse, you play a critical role in ensuring patients receive compassionate, high-quality care before, during, and after reproductive healthcare procedures across multiple health centers. This position offers the opportunity to work with a variety of clinical teams while providing skilled nursing care that promotes patient safety, comfort, and dignity. Your flexibility, clinical expertise, and commitment to equitable healthcare access help ensure patients receive exceptional care wherever they are served.

Location: Float Position – Travel throughout North Carolina and Virginia health centers

Schedule:

Full-time position working 35–39 hours per week
Onsite role
Hours vary based on health center location and operational needs

Travel Requirements:

Regular travel between health centers throughout North Carolina and Virginia
Mileage reimbursement provided
Rental car available when operationally appropriate
Must hold a Compact RN License and be authorized to practice in both North Carolina and Virginia

Health center closing hours vary depending on patient flow and recovery needs. Scheduled hours are based on clinical and operational needs and may vary by location.

Who You Are:

A Registered Nurse passionate about reproductive healthcare and committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care.

Believe sexual health is essential to every person's overall health, well-being, and happiness.

Passionate about providing direct patient care in clinical abortion care.

Firm believer in providing compassionate, inclusive, and non-judgmental care.

Adaptable and enjoys working in different clinical environments while supporting multiple care teams.

Comfortable traveling throughout a diverse service area.

Motivated by continuous learning, collaboration, and professional growth.

Able to build trusting relationships quickly with patients and colleagues.

What You'll Do:

Provide nursing care to the patients in recovery room in accordance with all PPSAT policies and procedures, and all applicable state (Dept of Health, Pharmacy Board, Nursing Board, Medical Board) and federal (OSHA, CLIA, DEA) regulations.
Assist and monitor patients in recovery room, including taking vital signs, administer medication, giving verbal and written aftercare instructions and birth control information, and reporting signs or symptoms of post abortion complications to the provider on duty.
Provide excellent customer service, eliciting client needs, and educating clients on PPSAT services and community resources.
Provides education in a non-judgmental manner to patients by providing support and information on reproductive and sexual health issues, including birth control methods and pregnancy options including abortion, STI’s/HIV and safer sex.
Responsible for stocking recovery room with necessary supplies such as snacks, drinks, pads, brochures, and PPSAT consent/patient education sheets.
Prepare and administer medications per provider orders; maintains complete and accurate log of controlled substances administration.
Ensure patient charts and logs are completed and maintained in a timely, accurate and thorough manner, including staff signatures and initials where required.
Participates in routine audits and other quality assurance/management procedures as assigned.
Participate in health center staff meetings and emergency drills.
Assists provider and patient during abortion and medical procedures to include administering medications per provider orders, monitoring patient vital signs, and completing all required documentation per PPSAT protocol.
Monitor emergency cart inventory and equipment log on a monthly basis for all routine and emergency expired medications and supplies per PPSAT protocol. Report any concerns to HCM or ND.
Take responsibility to remain informed about family planning methods, abortion options, services offered by PPSAT, and PPSAT protocols, policies, and procedures.

PPSAT After Hours Call System for Abortion Services Duties:

Take patient emergency calls from answering service, contacts patients and documents in EHR.

Consult with PPSAT clinicians and CMO for guidance on providing medical advice to patients as needed.

Support the confidentiality of all patients and make them feel comfortable over the phone.

PPSAT Daytime Emergency Call Duties:

Triage patient daytime emergency calls to ensure timely response and document interaction in the EHR.

Consult with PPSAT clinicians and CMO for guidance on providing medical advice to patients as needed.

Support the confidentiality of all patients and makes them feel comfortable over the phone.

NC 72-hour Consents Duties:

Provide the North Carolina state-mandated informed consent in person to patients seeking abortion in accordance with state law.

Ensure that all consent documentation is complete, accurate and signed by all required parties.

Assist with scheduling abortion appointments for patients receiving 72-hour consent as needed.

Consult with PPSAT clinicians and CMO for guidance on providing medical advice to patients as needed.

Support the confidentiality of all patients and make them feel comfortable over the phone.

What You'll Bring:

Current RN license in a Compact Nursing License state with the ability to practice in both North Carolina and Virginia.

BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

ACLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Ability to travel regularly throughout the PPSAT service area.

Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.

Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking abilities.

Ability to prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams.

Flexibility and adaptability to work across multiple health centers and clinical teams.

What We Offer:

As a full-time PPSAT employee, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
403(b) retirement plan with employer match
Generous paid time off and holiday pay
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Continuing Medical Education

Compensation:

The hiring range for this position is $36.00 to $45.00 per hour with a Saturday differential of an additional $7.00 per hour.

PPSAT's compensation philosophy is based on equity and transparency. Each position is assigned to a pay grade built using market data. New hire compensation is generally set between the minimum and midpoint of the pay grade. Starting offers are determined based on the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, and internal equity within the pay grade.

A complete application includes a cover letter and resume.

This position requires a background check once a job offer is extended to the final candidate. PPSAT does not discriminate in employment and understands the many barriers' candidates may face when applying to jobs. One of those barriers is the criminal justice system and its effects on background checks. We understand that these barriers more often negatively impact BIPOC. A conviction is not an absolute bar to employment. Factors such as the age of the offense, evidence of rehabilitation, the seriousness of violation, and job relatedness are considered in all employment decisions.

Planned Parenthood of South Atlantic Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement

At Planned Parenthood of South Atlantic (PPSAT), we embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion and strive to keep it at the core of who we are. We are committed to a diverse workforce that welcomes an array of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion in teams, decision-making, policy, practice, and operations contributes to a sense of belonging that benefits our culture, our staff, our patients, and our community. At PPSAT, we are dedicated to learning, reducing and eliminating inequities, and developing best practices to dismantle systemic racism and the complex problems caused by it.

Planned Parenthood South Atlantic is an equal opportunity employer.

Work Authorization & Sponsorship

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Due to pre-approved budget allocations, we are unable to provide or assume sponsorship for employment visas (including, but not limited to, H-1B, O-1, or TN status) for this position. We will not consider candidates who need employer sponsorship now or who will need it in the future.

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