Pediatrics RN - 12-Hour Shifts, Onsite + Relocation

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Duke Careers invites applications for a Registered Nurse (December 2026 Grad) in General Pediatrics. The General Pediatrics Unit is an 8-bed acute care unit that will expand to 16 beds by January 2027.

Nurses care for 3-4 patients with support from a charge nurse and CNAs; schedule includes 3, 12-hour shifts (7 a.m.–7 p.m.), Day/Night rotation, 36 hours per week. Relocation assistance is offered for eligible candidates, and Duke emphasizes pay and benefits designed to support well-being,

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher) OR Associate's Degree in Nursing OR Nursing Diploma program.
• 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 five years of their start date.
• Current registration with North Carolina State Board of Nursing as a registered professional nurse OR current compact RN licensure to practice in the state of North Carolina required.
• BLS Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide professional nursing care for patients in accordance with the medical and nursing plans of care and established policies and procedures.
• Plan, provide and document professional nursing care utilizing the nursing process in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures under the supervision of the team leader or charge nurse.
• Delegate tasks and supervise the activities of other licensed and unlicensed care providers.
• Assist other healthcare personnel in the delivery of patient care.
• Participate in maintaining the environment of care, including equipment and material resources.
• Participate in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings.
• Support the development of other staff and formal learners. Participate in the identification of clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities and assist in performance improvement activities.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Patient care

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Nursing Diploma

Job description

Duke Careers invites applications for a Registered Nurse (December 2026 Grad) in General Pediatrics. The General Pediatrics Unit is an 8-bed acute care unit that will expand to 16 beds by January 2027.

Nurses care for 3-4 patients with support from a charge nurse and CNAs; schedule includes 3, 12-hour shifts (7 a.m.–7 p.m.), Day/Night rotation, 36 hours per week. Relocation assistance is offered for eligible candidates, and Duke emphasizes pay and benefits designed to support well-being,