Float Pool Registered Nurse: Cross‑Unit Care & Benefits

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Float Pool premium $5.00/hour

Full benefits and career advancement

Relocation assistance

Loan forgiveness up to $25,000

Tuition assistance

Duke-funded pension plan

403(b) retirement savings plan

Job summary

Duke University Health System is seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join the Float Pool. This role supports patient care across Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, and Duke Raleigh Hospital, offering opportunities to work in diverse specialties and gain broader clinical expertise.

You will enjoy comprehensive benefits, a $5.00/hour Float Pool premium, and career development opportunities while maintaining stability and support within the Duke Health system.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of RN experience in Intermediate/Stepdown or acute care.
• Active RN license in North Carolina or compact state license (or eligible).
• ACLS/ NIH/ CPI certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across Intermediate and Stepdown units.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and participate in patient rounds.
• Manage patient assignments with ratios typically 1:3 to 1:6, based on acuity.
• Utilize critical thinking to adapt care plans across settings.
• Support a care environment with Charge Nurses, Nursing Care Assistants, and HUCs.

Skills

Team player

Critical thinking

Patient advocacy

Clinical judgment

Education

ADN / Diploma / BSN

Job description

Duke University Health System is seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join the Float Pool. This role supports patient care across Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, and Duke Raleigh Hospital, offering opportunities to work in diverse specialties and gain broader clinical expertise.

You will enjoy comprehensive benefits, a $5.00/hour Float Pool premium, and career development opportunities while maintaining stability and support within the Duke Health system.