New Grad RN: Cardiac Stepdown | Residency + Relocation

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clinical Ladder Program

Continuing education support

Relocation assistance (eligible)

Job summary

Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse (RN) for the 6300 Cardiothoracic Stepdown Unit. You will provide expert care to adults recovering from complex cardiothoracic procedures and support a collaborative, patient-centered team.

New grads are encouraged to apply; Nurse Residency is required within 12 months. RN licensure in NC, BLS, and ongoing certification support are provided to advance your career within the DUHS Clinical Ladder.

Qualifications

• No prior nursing experience required—new grads encouraged to apply!
• All CN I hires must complete the DUHS Nurse Residency Program within 12 months
• Eligibility for promotion to CNII within 18 months based on residency program criteria
• Graduation from an accredited BSN, ADN, or Nursing Diploma program
• RNs without a BSN must enroll in a BSN program within 2 years and complete it within 7 years of their start date

Responsibilities

• Provide and supervise both direct and indirect nursing care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation)
• Deliver advanced and specialized care aligned with the DUHS Professional Practice Model
• Serve as a resource and role model to other staff
• Participate in departmental committees, professional development, the Clinical Ladder Program, research initiatives, and quality improvement activities
• Promote and maintain a patient-centered environment that prioritizes safety, respect, and exceptional service
• Deliver care consistent with the North Carolina Board of Nursing scope and regulatory requirements

Skills

Nursing process

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Infection control

Electronic health records

Clinical assessment

Physical endurance

Education

BSN

ADN

Nursing Diploma

Job description

Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC is seeking an experienced Clinical Nurse (RN) for the 6300 Cardiothoracic Stepdown Unit. You will provide expert care to adults recovering from complex cardiothoracic procedures and support a collaborative, patient-centered team.

New grads are encouraged to apply; Nurse Residency is required within 12 months. RN licensure in NC, BLS, and ongoing certification support are provided to advance your career within the DUHS Clinical Ladder.