New Grad Registered Nurse (RN) - 6W SICU

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation available

Nursing loan forgiveness (up to $25,0

Job summary

Duke University Health System in Durham, NC, is seeking a new graduate Registered Nurse for the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (6W SICU) at Duke University Hospital. This full-time role requires three 12-hour shifts per week and relocation assistance for eligible RNs.

Relocation available and up to $25,000 nursing loan forgiveness are offered. You will provide clinical nursing care, delegate tasks, and support the team in a fast-paced ICU environment.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited BSN program required. Preferred candidates will have capstone or clinical in ICU, ED or similar Critical Care area.
• Graduation from a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or higher; Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma acceptable with BSN plan.
• All RNs without a Bachelor's degree must enroll in a BSN program within two years and complete within seven years.

Responsibilities

• Plan, provide, supervise and document nursing care per physician orders and policies.
• Delegate tasks and supervise licensed and unlicensed staff.
• 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 and resources.
• Participate in professional development and seek educational opportunities.
• Act as preceptor and support development of staff and learners.
• Identify performance improvement opportunities and participate in quality initiatives.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

BSN preferred

Nursing Diploma/Associate Degree accepted with BSN plan

Job description

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New Grad Registered Nurse (RN) - 6W SICU

Work Arrangement:

Requisition Number: 272706

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710

Date: Oct 7, 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.

Duke Nursing Highlights:

• Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization
• Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses.
• Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification.
• Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nurses
• Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle!
• Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)

New Grad Registered Nurse (RN) - Duke University Hospital - 6W SICU

*Relocation Available for Eligible RNs

*Up to $25,000 Nursing Loan Forgiveness

Shifts

Full-time; 36 hours per week.

Three (3) 12-hour shifts.

Duke University Health System seeks to hire an experienced or new grad Registered Nurse who will embrace our mission ofAdvancing Health Together.

TheSurgical Intensive Care Unit (Unit 6W)is comprised of24beds. Our patient population includes Respiratory Failure, Lung Transplant (pre and post), variety of pulmonary issues, ARDS, bone marrow transplants, Overdoses and Withdrawals, GI Bleeds. The manager believes they have the most interesting traumas and surgeries.

What you will do:

• 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 preceptor and support the development of other staff 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 will need:

Education

• Work requires graduation from an accredited BSN program. Preferred Candidates will have Capstone or Clinical Candidates in the ICU, ED or similar Critical Care area
• 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 seven years of their start date
• Exception: Registered nurses hired between July 1, 2014 and April 11, 2021 without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) are encouraged to enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their start date but must complete the program within seven years of their start date. Registered nurses hired before July 1, 2014 are not required to enroll in a BSN program to remain in this job classification.

Experience

• No experience required.
• All CNIs will be enrolled in and must complete the DUHS Nurse Residency Program within 12 months of hire.
• CNIs are required to meet criteria set forth by the DUHS Nurse Residency Program within 18 months of hire to be promoted to CNII.

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification

• Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. BLS required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse and unlicensed staff
• Knowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing process
• Knowledge of professional theory, practice and procedure
• Ability to assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients and their families
• Ability to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and others
• Ability to teach patients and families in accordance with the nursing plan of care
• Ability to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritize information, treatment, and follow-up
• Ability to use fine motor skills
• Competent in BLS and/or other specialized life support requirements designated by work area
• Ability to record activities, document assessments, plan of care, interventions, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient status
• Ability to use computer and learn new software programs
• Able to document and communicate pertinent information using computer and/or paper documentation tools
• Ability to navigate the entity to provide clinical care for patients
• Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking.
• Ability to remain focused and organized
• Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to patients
• Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions
• Working knowledge and completion of appropriate The Joint Commission (TJC) and other regulatory requirements
• Pre-employment Physical Capacity Testing Required

Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level

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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.

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Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

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