Clinical Nurse, PRN - Emergency Department

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University Health System seeks a Clinical Nurse, RN for on-site work at Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, NC. The role involves delivering and supervising total nursing care, following the nursing process, and supporting patient-centered care in a fast-paced emergency setting.

Requirements include 2+ years of clinical nursing experience and a nursing degree (BSN preferred; ADN/Diploma acceptable). Licensure in NC and BLS certification are required, with opportunities to engage in advanced

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of clinical nurse experience.
• Graduation from an accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher), Associate's Degree in Nursing, or Nursing Diploma program.
• Non-BSN RNs must enroll in BSN within two years and complete within five years.

Responsibilities

• Provide and supervise direct and indirect total nursing care using the nursing process.
• Participate in the clinical ladder, educational activities, committees, or research as assigned.

Skills

RN experience

Education

BSN or higher / ADN / Diploma

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Clinical Nurse, PRN - Emergency Department

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Requisition Number: 270729

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710

Date: Oct 16, 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.

About Duke Regional Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, North Carolina. With 388 beds it is the second largest of Duke Health's four hospitals and offers a comprehensive range ofmedical, surgical, and diagnostic services, including orthopedics, weight-loss surgery, women's services, and heart and vascular services.

About Emergency Services

Emergency Services at Duke Regional Hospital is a 89-bed department caring primarily for patients experiencing ischemic strokes, non-specific chest pains, acute dyspnea, and other acute diagnoses. Emergency Services is comprised of three units: the Emergency Department, Behavioral Health Emergency Department, and Clinical Decision Unit. As part of the team, you’ll have the opportunity to advance your career through bonuses for certifications and education, such as trauma nurse core or emergency nurse pediatric courses. Emergency Services recently implemented, and continues to refine, an improved intake process designed to improve patient flow and care. Emergency Services offers self-scheduling in eight-week blocks to help team members find balance between their professional and personal schedules.

Job Summary:

As a Clinical Nurse/Registered Nurse (RN) with Duke University Health System, you will make providing service your priority while caring for the whole person in a patient-centered atmosphere. The Clinical Nurse/Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing and supervising direct and indirect total nursing care responsibilities. Utilizing the nursing process (assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating) in achieving the goals of the nursing department. Plan and provide advanced and/or specialized nursing care for patients guided by DUHS Professional Practice model participate in the clinical ladder program, educational activities, departmental committees, research projects, or other health-related projects as assigned. Provide nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the Registered Nurse (RN) as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. Adheres to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

• Minimum Commitment per pay period: 8-12 hrs/week or 64 hrs in 8 week period
• Holiday commitment: As needed
• Must be able to commit to 1weekof full time hospital orientation from 7:30am-4:30pm (first week) and 72 hours of team orientation
• Flexible schedule with non-traditional shifts available

Knowledge, Skills, Education, and Experience Required:

• Previous work experience (2+ years) as a clinical nurse is required
• Graduation from an accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher), Associate's Degree in Nursing, or Nursing Diploma program is required.
• All registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) will be required to enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their start date and to complete the program within five years of their start date

Knowledge, Skills, Education, and Experience Preferred:

• 2 or more years of RN experience in an Emergency Department or Critical Care area.

Licensure, Certification or Registration:

• Current registration with North Carolina State Board of Nursing as a registered professional nurse OR current compact RN licensure to practice in the state of North Carolina required.
• BLS (or higher) certification is required.
• Professional specialty certification preferred.

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.

Essential Physical Job Functions:

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

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