Clinical Nurse (RN) - PRN

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Three pay tiers by commitment

Eligible for daily pay

Shift differentials

Supportive team and training

Job summary

Duke University Health System in Durham, NC seeks an experienced Registered Nurse (PRN/Gig) to support multiple units across its Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, and Duke Raleigh Hospital. You will deliver nursing care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, with rounds, education, and weekend coverage as needed.

You will be part of a flexible, patient‑centered service offering three pay tiers based on commitment, with potential for daily pay and ongoing training and

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Associate’s Degree in Nursing, or Nursing Diploma Program.
• Twelve months of appropriate clinical nursing experience is required.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• ACLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care per care plans and physician orders.
• Plan, supervise, and document nursing care; individualize plans by patient needs.
• Delegate tasks and supervise other licensed and unlicensed staff.
• Assist team and act as charge nurse for a group of patients or unit.
• Maintain environment of care, equipment, and resources; participate in professional development.

Skills

Clinical nursing skills

Team collaboration

Patient safety

BLS certification

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Twelve months of clinical nursing experience

Current North Carolina RN licensure

ACLS within 90 days

Tools

BLS

ACLS

Job description

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

3 Gig options available. Shift Requirements for each Gig Nursing role:

1-2 years’ experience for Gig A Position

Commitment: 2 shifts in 8-week schedule

No Holiday or Weekend Commitment

2+ years’ experience for Gig B Position

Commitment: 4 Shifts in 8-week schedule

No Holiday or Weekend Commitment

5 or more years’ experience for Gig C Position

Commitment: 6 Shifts in 8-week schedule

No Holiday or Weekend Commitment

Each Gig option requires New Hire Orientation attendance: Monday-Friday

• Mix of virtual, in-person, & on-line education completion

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 University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States and is the number one hospital in North Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms, as well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Registered Nurse (Experienced RN) – PRN/Gig Nursing-Duke University Health System

Located in Various Medical Units at Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, and Duke Raleigh Hospital, a Campus of Duke University Hospital

Duke University Health System seeks to hire an experienced Registered Nurse who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together. Our team is active in delivering exemplary care for each patient to ensure an excellent patient experience, every time.

ThePRN/Gig Nursingteam provides patient care, support and cares for a variety of patients. Nurses would work as a part of a multidisciplinary team and have the opportunity to participate in rounds on their patients.

Highlights:

• Flexible Scheduling: Work when you want!
• Three tiers of pay, based on commitment level
• Eligible for daily pay! No need to wait for pay day!
• Eligible for shift differentials
• Supportive Team: Be a part of a collaborative team that values your input, with access to ongoing support and training.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Associate’s Degree in Nursing, or Nursing Diploma Program
• Twelve months of appropriate clinical nursing experience is required in the area of expertise.
• Current American Health Association BLS
• American Heart Association ACLS within 90-days

What to expect:

• Three locations in the Raleigh/Durham area- Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital both in Durham, and Duke Raleigh Hospital
• Variety- float to specialty areas within your specialty, including but not limited to:
• Emergency Services
• Medical/Surgical
• Critical Care
• Oncology
• Opportunities to expand your nursing skill set.
• Most assignments are determined the morning of the scheduled shift
• PRN/Gig shifts are subject to cancellation based on flex down order.
• Nurse: Patient ratio in adult medical and surgical areas averages 1:3 through 1:6 dependent on acuity.
• Nurse: Patient ratio in adult ICU is typically 1:2
• Support team members, including Nursing care Assistants and Health Unit Coordinators, 24/7

What you will do:

Due to prior experience for PRN/Gig nursing & training received in each area, our team members continue to be clinical experts, offering a broad skillset and range of knowledge throughout the various patient populations.

As a Clinical Nurse II in Duke University Health System, you will plan and provide professional nursing care for patients in accordance with the medical and nursing plans of care and established policies and procedures. Provide nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.

• Plan, provide, supervise, and document professional nursing care utilizing the nursing process for patients in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures. Use professional nursing judgment to individualize the plan of care based on assessment of the patient's baseline needs and response to care.
• Delegate tasks and supervise the activities of other licensed and unlicensed care providers.
• Assist other nursing personnel in the delivery of nursing care and act as team leader or charge nurse for a group of patients or an entire unit as assigned.
• Monitor and initiate corrective action to maintain the environment of care, including equipment and material resources.
• Participate in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings.
• Act as a preceptor and support the development of other team members and formal learners.
• Participate in the identification of clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities and in performance improvement activities.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

What you can expect:

• Because PRN/Gig nurses bring prior clinical experience, DUHS is able to provide an accelerated orientation process. This streamlined onboarding approach equips team members with the knowledge and resources needed to be successful, allowing them to quickly integrate into the team and begin providing high‑quality patient care and support
• Multitask in myriad ways – document assessments, plan of care, interventions, evaluation and re‑evaluation of patient status, assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients, independently seek out resources, and work collaboratively. Educate patients and families in accordance with the nursing plan of care. Relationship management with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership, and others.

What you will need:

• Graduation from an accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher) OR Associate's Degree in Nursing OR Nursing Diploma program.
• Twelve months of appropriate clinical experience is required for Experienced Registered Nurses.
• 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 sevenyears of their start date.

Licensure and Certification Required:

• Current registration with the 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.

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.

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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