About the role
Compensation: $40-$48 per hour
School Nurse (RN)
Danbury, North Carolina 2026–2027 School Year Full-Time | W-2 Contract Compensation: $40–$48/hour
Job Description
The Stepping Stones Group (sister company of Kinetic) is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a contracted, school-based placement in Danbury, NC for the 2026–2027 school year. This is a full-time position supporting a local K–12 district with private-duty/1:1 nursing services.
Working with The Stepping Stones Group provides consistent pay, clinical support from experienced nurses, and support from a team specializing in school-based nursing.
Minimum Requirements
Active RN license valid in North Carolina
Graduate of an accredited ADN or BSN program
Current BLS CPR/AED certification
Demonstrated competency in the specific skills required for the assigned student, including:
Tube feedings and management
Oxygen and airway management
Medication administration
- Strong assessment and critical-thinking skills
- Ability to work independently in a non-clinical environment
- Experience working with the pediatric population
Additional Requirements
- Ability to respond effectively in emergency situations
- Ability to work collaboratively with school staff, families, therapists, and healthcare providers
- Ability to maintain accurate and timely documentation
- Prior school-based experience highly preferred
Responsibilities
- Maintain continuous observation of the assigned student throughout the school day
- Implement and monitor student health plans
- Accompany the student during transportation and community-based activities when assigned
- Communicate significant changes in the student's status to family, school staff, and clinical leadership
- Provide first aid, daily medical care, and emergency support
- Maintain student confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and HIPAA requirements
Compensation & Benefits
$40–$48 per hour
W-2 contract position
Health insurance
401(k)
Wellness stipends
Spread Pay Plan providing consistent income year-round, including school breaks and summer
Dedicated clinical support from an experienced Registered Nurse
Licensure reimbursement
Complimentary CEUs
- Professional development platform with 220+ on-demand courses
- Local and travel placement opportunities
- Referral program offering up to a $1,000 referral bonus