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How much do patient monitor sitter jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for patient monitor sitter in Raleigh, NC is $18.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.95 and $21.25 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Patient Monitor Sitter, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Patient Monitor Sitter, you need a basic understanding of patient safety protocols, observational skills, and often a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with hospital communication systems and basic electronic health record (EHR) software is beneficial. Strong attention to detail, calmness under pressure, and clear communication help you effectively monitor and report patient behavior. These skills are crucial for maintaining patient safety and supporting clinical staff in preventing accidents or adverse events.

What are Patient Monitor Sitters?

Patient Monitor Sitters, sometimes called patient safety attendants or observation aides, are healthcare workers tasked with closely observing patients who may be at risk of injury or harm to themselves or others. They typically work in hospitals or care facilities, monitoring patients who are confused, disoriented, suicidal, or have a high fall risk. Patient Monitor Sitters help ensure safety by alerting nursing staff if the patient attempts unsafe activities and by providing companionship. While they do not provide medical care, their presence is essential for patient safety and peace of mind for families and staff.

What is the difference between Patient Monitor Sitter vs Patient Care Technician?

AspectPatient Monitor SitterPatient Care Technician
CertificationsNone required, may have CPR certificationCPR certification often required, some states require CNA or similar
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, primarily monitoring patients visuallyHospitals, long-term care, assisting with patient activities
Job FocusMonitoring patients' vital signs and alerting staffProviding basic patient care and support

While both roles involve patient care, a Patient Monitor Sitter primarily focuses on observing patients and monitoring vital signs without providing direct physical care, whereas a Patient Care Technician offers hands-on assistance with daily activities. The roles often overlap in hospital settings, but the Patient Monitor Sitter emphasizes vigilance and alertness, making it ideal for those interested in monitoring roles without extensive physical care responsibilities.

What are some common challenges faced by Patient Monitor Sitters during their shifts?

Patient Monitor Sitters often encounter challenges such as maintaining constant vigilance for extended periods, managing patients who may be restless or confused, and effectively communicating any concerning changes to the nursing staff. It can also be demanding to balance patient safety with respecting their privacy and dignity. Building strong communication skills and staying alert are essential to succeed in this role and ensure positive patient outcomes.
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Infographic showing various Patient Monitor Sitter job openings in Raleigh, NC as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,076 per year, or $18.3 per hour.

Nursing Assistant I - Patient Monitoring

UNC Health

Raleigh, NC โ€ข On-site

$30K - $40K/yr

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Job description

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Patient Monitoring Unit (Float Pool) | Per Diem (Night Shift)
Are you a compassionate and adaptable CNA who enjoys variety and making a meaningful impact? Join our Patient Monitoring Unit Team on the night shift and play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care across multiple hospital units. This position offers flexibility, diverse experiences, and the opportunity to grow your skills while supporting patients throughout the hospital during overnight hours.
Where You'll Work
The ideal candidate must be willing to float between UNC Rex Raleigh and UNC Rex Holly Springs Campus. Nightly assignments are based on operational needs at both hospitals.
Your Role
As a CNA in the Patient Monitoring Unit, you will work closely with nurses, fellow CNAs, patient sitters, and other healthcare professionals to support patient care across a variety of settings. Units may include, but are not limited to:

  • Medical-Surgical units
  • Intensive Care Units (ICU)
  • Emergency Departments
  • Patient Monitoring Unit (Float Pool)
This role may include providing one-to-one patient observation and supporting behavioral health patients as needed. Prior hospital experience is preferred.
Schedule & Commitment
  • Per diem position
  • 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM shifts
  • Must be able to work at least three (3) 12-hour shifts every six-week scheduling period
Why Join Us?
  • Broad clinical exposure across multiple units
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Collaborative, team-focused environment
  • Opportunities for skill development and professional growth
  • Meaningful work that directly impacts patient safety and care

If you're flexible, dependable, work well independently, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join our Night Shift Patient Monitoring Unit Team!
Summary:
Provides routine direct and indirect patient care in a hospital, clinic or home health care setting. All work performed is under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or physician.
Responsibilities:
1. Assist physicians and other health care providers with routine examinations and procedures, as well as procurement of equipment and supplies during emergency situations.
2. In the psychiatric setting, aids patients in reality orientation, participates in behavior modification plans/therapy, provides informal support therapy to patients/families, provides verbal de-escalation of potentially aggressive patients, aids in the physical management of aggressive/out-of-control patients, facilitates age appropriate play for children, and monitors the therapeutic milieu activities on assigned unit to ensure that emotional and safety needs of patients are met.
3. Observes, collects, and documents patient information obtained while providing care and promptly report significant changes in the patient's condition to a registered nurse or physician.
4. Provides assistance to patients and their families during admission to the clinical area, orientation to the hospital/clinic/home health experience, and discharge
5. Provides care/ treatments to patients as outlined in plan of care including, but not limited to, the measurement of vital signs, height and weight, specimen collection, skin preps/scrubs, catheter care, capillary blood glucose checks, simple wound care, range of motion exercises, postural drainage, and supportive 11 patient and family interactions.
6. Provides direct personal care to patients as outlined in plan of care for routine activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, feeding and assisting with ambulation.
7. Provides indirect care to patients and assigned area to include, but not limited to, cleaning the work area, changing linens, re-stocking supplies, cleaning/sterilizing instruments, transporting patients/ supplies/ specimens, assisting in the orientation of new employees and students, and some routine clerical functions.
8. Reinforces routine teaching given to patients by the registered nurse or physician and document patient understanding of instructions. Distributes patient education materials at the request of patients and/or health care providers.
Other Information
Other information:
Education Requirements:
โ€ข None required as long as all other position requirements are met.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
โ€ข Listed as Nursing Assistant I with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
โ€ข Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Professional Experience Requirements:
โ€ข Prefer six (6) months of nursing assistant experience ; Preferred hospital experience.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
โ€ข Fluent in verbal and written English language and able to develop basic computer skills.
Job Details
Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
Entity: UNC REX Healthcare
Organization Unit: Rex Patient Monitoring
Work Type: Per Diem
Standard Hours Per Week: 12.00
Salary Range: $17.60 - $24.29 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Night Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Raleigh
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.
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. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.