Experienced RN/Registered Nurse (MID or NIGHTS) - Emergency Department

Duke University Health System; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University Health System is seeking an Experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for its Emergency Services in Durham. The RN will be responsible for direct nursing care and supervising other nursing staff in a patient-centered environment. Candidates with at least one year of RN experience are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Self-scheduling in eight-week blocks

Career advancement opportunities through certifications

Educational bonuses for certifications

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1+ years of clinical nursing experience.
• Must enroll in a BSN program within two years if not already obtained.
• Current RN licensure in North Carolina required.

Responsibilities

• Provide and supervise direct and indirect nursing care.
• Plan and provide specialized nursing care for patients.
• Adhere to applicable rules and deliver outstanding customer service.

Skills

Clinical nursing experience

Patient-centered care

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Nursing Diploma

Job description

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, which ranks as the number four hospital in the Raleigh-Durham area, according to U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke Regional Hospital is the second largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and offers a comprehensive range of medical, 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 an 89-bed department caring primarily for patients experiencing ischemic strokes, non-specific chest pains, acute dyspnea, and other acute diagnoses. The department comprises three units: the Emergency Department, Behavioral Health Emergency Department, and Clinical Decision Unit. As part of the team, you'll have opportunities to advance your career through certifications and educational bonuses, such as trauma nurse core or emergency nurse pediatric courses. Emergency Services recently implemented, and continues to refine, an improved intake process to enhance patient flow and care. We offer self-scheduling in eight-week blocks to help team members balance their professional and personal lives. Apply today and explore where a career with Emergency Services can take you.

Job Summary

As an Experienced Registered Nurse (RN) with Duke University Health System, you will prioritize service while caring for the whole person in a patient-centered environment. The RN is responsible for providing and supervising direct and indirect nursing care, utilizing the nursing process (assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating) to meet departmental goals. You will plan and provide advanced and/or specialized nursing care for patients, participate in the clinical ladder program, educational activities, departmental committees, research projects, or other health-related initiatives. Provide nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of practice defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. Adhere to all applicable rules and regulations, and actively participate in delivering outstanding customer service, maintaining respectful relationships with all.

Work Hours & Shifts

Full Time: 3 - 12 hour shifts

Shifts available: 1p to 1a (late/mid/second shift)

Note: This position is open only to experienced candidates (with at least one year of RN experience). New graduates are encouraged to apply for upcoming positions in February 2025.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1+ years of clinical nursing experience; at least one year as a registered nurse for a Clinical Nurse II role.
• Graduation from an accredited Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (or higher), Associate's Degree in Nursing, or Nursing Diploma program.
• All RNs without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) must enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of hire and complete it within seven years.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of Emergency Department or Critical Care RN experience preferred.

Licensure and Certification

• Current RN licensure in North Carolina or a valid compact license to practice in North Carolina.
• BLS (or higher) certification required.
• Professional specialty certification preferred.

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We foster a community built on collaboration, innovation, and respect, where all members feel secure and valued. All individuals are encouraged to contribute their perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences to our collective success.

Essential physical job functions may be required, and reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request.