Pediatric ER RN - Night Shift, $15k Bonus & Relocation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Commitment Bonus

Total Rewards

Job summary

Duke University Health System in Durham, NC is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Pediatric ED Extension Area, a specialized pediatric setting designed to provide safe, supportive care for children awaiting placement, many with behavioral health needs. The Pediatric ED Extension Area is a physically separate unit from the main Pediatric Emergency Department.

The unit cares for pediatric patients who are awaiting care placement, many of whom have behavioral health needs and

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.

Education

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.

Job description

Duke University Health System in Durham, NC is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Pediatric ED Extension Area, a specialized pediatric setting designed to provide safe, supportive care for children awaiting placement, many with behavioral health needs. The Pediatric ED Extension Area is a physically separate unit from the main Pediatric Emergency Department.

The unit cares for pediatric patients who are awaiting care placement, many of whom have behavioral health needs and