New Grad RN — Nurse Residency, Relocation Assistance

Duke Health; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, part of Duke Health, seeks registered nurses to provide professional nursing care in collaboration with the medical team. This role emphasizes patient-centered care, adherence to policies, and ongoing professional development within a supportive hospital system.

You will participate in education, clinical advancement, and teamwork to ensure high-quality care while maintaining safety and compassionate service for patients and families.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of scope of RN, LPN and unlicensed staff.
• Knowledge of nursing process and professional practice.
• Ability to assess nursing needs of patients and families.
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients and healthcare team.
• Pre-employment Physical Capacity Testing Required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, provide and document professional nursing care per physician orders and policies.
• Delegate tasks and supervise licensed and unlicensed staff.
• Assist other healthcare personnel in patient care delivery.
• Maintain environment of care including equipment and materials.
• Identify opportunities for performance improvement and assist in improvement activities.

Skills

Nursing care planning

Team supervision

Effective communication

Clinical assessment

Patient and family education

Infection control

Documentation

Resource management

Quality improvement

Pre-employment testing

Education

BSN from accredited program

Job description

Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, part of Duke Health, seeks registered nurses to provide professional nursing care in collaboration with the medical team. This role emphasizes patient-centered care, adherence to policies, and ongoing professional development within a supportive hospital system.

You will participate in education, clinical advancement, and teamwork to ensure high-quality care while maintaining safety and compassionate service for patients and families.