Operating Room RN — Transforming Perioperative Care

Duke Careers; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance up to $8,000

Commitment Bonus $15,000

Student loan forgiveness up to $25,000

Job summary

Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, NC is seeking an Experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse to join a dynamic perioperative team. The RN will support 13 ORs, participate in scrubbing or circulating, and provide exceptional patient care in a fast‑paced surgical setting.

The role emphasizes adherence to nursing standards, professional development, and collaboration across the Surgical Services team. On‑site shifts and on‑call as needed support patient care excellence.

Qualifications

• Previous Operating Room work experience (1+ years) as a clinical nurse is preferred; at least one year previous work experience as a registered nurse is required for a CN2 role. Scrubbing and/or Circulating required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide and supervise direct and indirect total nursing care responsibilities.
• Utilize the nursing process (assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating) to achieve the goals of the nursing department.
• Plan and provide advanced and/or specialized nursing care for patients as guided by the DUHS Professional Practice model.
• Participate in the clinical ladder program, educational activities, departmental committees, research projects or other health-related projects as assigned.
• Provide nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.

Skills

OR nursing

Scrubbing

Circulating

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma

Job description

Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, NC is seeking an Experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse to join a dynamic perioperative team. The RN will support 13 ORs, participate in scrubbing or circulating, and provide exceptional patient care in a fast‑paced surgical setting.

The role emphasizes adherence to nursing standards, professional development, and collaboration across the Surgical Services team. On‑site shifts and on‑call as needed support patient care excellence.