Clinical Nurse II- Cardiology CDU Triage

Duke University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 68,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Duke Cardiology of Raleigh, part of Duke Health, is hiring a Clinical Nurse II to serve as a triage nurse and integral member of the healthcare team in Raleigh, NC. The role provides direct and indirect patient care in a cardiology CDU setting.

The position requires an Associate's degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma, NC RN licensure, BLS, ACLS within 6 months, and 8-hour day shifts Monday–Friday with on-site work. Cardiology experience is preferred and relocation assistance is available.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program.
• All RNs without a BSN are encouraged to pursue BSN within specified timelines.
• Triage experience and cardiology exposure preferred.
• Current RN licensure in North Carolina or compact license.
• ACLS within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Manage nurse line for telephone triage and document encounters.
• Assess patients prior to procedures and alert the provider as needed.
• Serve as primary nurse in cardiac diagnostic testing and monitor during procedures.
• Administer medications per orders and established protocols.
• Assist with IV Lasix therapy and handle prescription refills.
• Manage PT/INR and provide Warfarin education.
• Maintain department logs and materials for accreditation.
• Perform intake with vital signs and visit information.
• Provide backup coverage for procedure triage and scheduling.
• Support Unlicensed Assistive Personnel and participate in improvement projects.
• Assist in staff training and cross-coverage.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

Skills

Phone triage

IV therapy

ACLS within 6 months

BLS required

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma

Job description

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Clinical Nurse II- Cardiology CDU Triage

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Requisition Number: 274294

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location: Raleigh, NC, US, 27609

Date: Oct 24, 2026

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

Duke Health Integrated Practice comprises more than 110 primary and specialty outpatient clinics, extending the reach of the Duke Health mission across the state of North Carolina.

Duke Nursing Highlights:

• Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization
• Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses.
• Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification.
• Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nurses
• Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle!
• Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)

Clinical Nurse II- Cardiology of Raleigh

Job Location:

Cardiology of Raleigh 3320 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC

Job Summary:

We are seeking a CLINICAL NURSE II at Duke Cardiology of Raleigh, located in Raleigh, NC to serve as a triage nurse and as an integral member of the healthcare team and provide direct and indirect care to patients.

JOB DUTIES:

• Manage nurse line for telephone triage with patients, document encounter, follow protocols established by clinic leadership and inform provider as indicated. Monitor and address all triage related in basket tasks including Mychart patient advice, cardiac clearance forms and collaborate with other internal and external patient’s care team members.
• Evaluate/Assess/Educate patient prior to procedures. Alert MD for necessary modifications prior to Cardiac ultrasound procedures.
• Primary nurse in cardiac diagnostic testing (CDU). Start IV’s prior to procedures – calculate dose, prepare & titrate infusion & monitor patient. Administer Dobutamine, Definity and saline according to orders. Monitor patients during Nuclear Stress testing and echos as needed.
• Administer medications to patients as ordered by providers or by established protocols following the six rights of medication administration.
• Assist with IV Lasix therapy as needed.
• Handle prescription refills according to protocols.
• Managing and performing PT/INR’s and providing Warfarin education.
• Maintains department logs, educational materials and reports as required for accreditation and JCAHO (medications, equipment, crash cart).
• Perform intake with patients to include vital signs, visit information and other clinical information as indicated based on patients assessment and clinic staffing needs.
• Backup coverage for procedure triage & scheduling as needed.
• Clinical resource for all Unlicensed Assistive Personnel.
• Participates in performance improvement projects and/or acts as a liaison in various Clinic related projects.
• Assist in training new staff for cross-coverage & educational purposes.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Job Eligibility Requirements:

• Work requires graduation from an accredited Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program.
• All registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) are encouraged to enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their start date but must complete the BSN program within seven years of their start date.
  • Exception: Registered nurses hired between July 1, 2014 and April 11, 2021 without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) are encouraged to enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their start date but must complete the program within seven years of their start date. Registered nurses hired before July 1, 2014 are not required to enroll in a BSN program to remain in this job classification.
• Twelve months of appropriate clinical experience is required.
• BLS required.
• Cardiology experience preferred
• Must be present on site for 8 hour shifts during standard business hours.
• Experience in Triage preferred.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to push/pull 250 lbs.
• Must be able to carry 25 lbs.
• Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. BLS required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire date
• Job Hours: The schedule for this position is day shifts, Monday-Friday, with no weekends or holidays.

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

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