Experienced RN/Registered Nurse (DAYS) - Patient Flow & Transfer Center

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Health, based in Durham, NC, seeks an experienced RN for the Patient Flow & Transfer Center. This on-site role focuses on coordinating patient transfers across Duke Health facilities, requiring a BSN and a minimum of three years in critical care or emergency nursing.

A current NC RN license and BLS are mandatory. The Transfer Center operates 24/7 to support providers and patients, emphasizing safe, efficient movement and seamless communication with referring hospitals and clinics within the

Qualifications

• Three years of Critical Care or ED nursing experience required at a Level 1 Trauma Center.
• BSN degree from an accredited nursing program required.
• Current NC State Board of Nursing registration or compact licensure required.
• Continuous BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient movement with referring agencies, hospitals, clinics, and EDs to ensure safe transfers.
• Provide 24/7 coverage for transfer needs in collaboration with internal and external clients.
• Navigate complex medical systems with a patient-centered approach, prioritizing acuity and safety.
• Support collaboration with clinical teams to optimize patient flow within the Duke Health System.

Skills

Critical Care/ED experience

BLS certification

Patient communication

Education

BSN from accredited program

NC RN license or compact

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

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Experienced RN/Registered Nurse (DAYS) - Patient Flow & Transfer Center

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Requisition Number: 271522

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710

Date: Sep 23, 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 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. The largest of the four Duke Healthhospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

The Patient Flow team at Duke University Hospital is looking to grow! An exceptional group of Clinical Professionals dedicated to the facilitation and coordination of patient movement within a world class healthcare system, surrounding regional healthcare systems, and beyond!

Department Profile:

The Patient Flow team works with referring agencies, hospitals, clinics, and emergency departments throughout the state and beyond to coordinate safe and efficient integration into the Duke University Health System. This team also facilitates patient movement throughout the facility by coordinating transfers between the Inpatient Units, PACU, Emergency Department, and Ambulatory Clinics. This team works alongside providers to identify patient needs, triage needs based on acuity, and ensure that patients are relocated in accordance with their needs.

• Night Shift 7a-7p
• 3 - 12 hour shifts
• This role also offers the potential for some hybrid work after 1 year of experience with the Patient Flow & Transfer Center Team.

Job Summary:
With thousands of requests handled per year, the Duke Health Transfer Center is the patient and provider link to world-renown patient and family centered care. With strengths of teamwork, inter-disciplinary communication and collaboration, the Transfer Center offers a dynamic environment for ongoing development of the experienced Registered Nurse. Our dedicated team provides 24/7 coverage to support the transfer needs of patients while networking with our internal and external customers.

The ideal Patient Flow & Transfer Center team member would have experience in the critical or emergency care setting and an understanding of how to navigate complex medical systems with a focus on patient centered care.

This role requires a BSN degree from an accredited nursing program, continuous BLS certification, and at least three (3) years of direct experience working in an inpatient medical/surgical facility. The optimal candidate has direct experience working in an Emergency Department, Critical Care Environment, or Transfer Center at a Level 1 Trauma Center as it requires advanced clinical decision-making skills to ensure that patients receive the best care possible.

Knowledge, Skills, Education, and Experience Required:

• Three years of Critical Care or ED nursing experience required at a Level 1 Trauma Center
• Knowledge of Duke Health System hospitals and patient care units preferred
• Graduation from an accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or higher is required

Licensure, Certification or Registration Required:

• 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.

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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