Pediatric ED RN – Experienced, 12-hr Shifts + Relocation Bonus

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Commitment bonus

Total rewards program

Job summary

Duke University Health System is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Pediatric ED Extension Area in Durham, NC. This unit cares for pediatric patients awaiting placement, including those with behavioral health needs, and operates as a separate section from the main Pediatric ED.

The role supports a full-time schedule with 12-hour day shifts, starting 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and offers incentives including relocation assistance and a commitment bonus.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited BSN, ADN, or Nursing Diploma program.
• At least twelve months of relevant clinical nursing experience.
• RNs without a BSN are required to enroll in a BSN program within two years of hire and complete it within seven years.
• Current RN licensure with the North Carolina Board of Nursing or compact RN license.
• BLS certification required.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training required within 6-12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care aligned with individualized plans of care, policies, and evidence-based practice.
• Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Apply clinical judgment to support pediatric patients with behavioral health needs.
• Collaborate closely with Behavioral Health Technicians, physicians, APPs, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients and staff.
• Delegate and supervise care activities as appropriate.
• Support families through education, communication, and care coordination.
• Participate in quality improvement and unit-based initiatives and precept new staff and learners as assigned.

Skills

Nursing care

Care plans

Clinical judgment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Family education

Education

BSN/ADN or Nursing Diploma

Job description

Duke University Health System is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Pediatric ED Extension Area in Durham, NC. This unit cares for pediatric patients awaiting placement, including those with behavioral health needs, and operates as a separate section from the main Pediatric ED.

The role supports a full-time schedule with 12-hour day shifts, starting 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and offers incentives including relocation assistance and a commitment bonus.