PICU RN: Critical Care Leader (Weekend Shifts)

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance up to $7,000

Total Rewards program

Job summary

Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC is seeking Registered Nurses for the Duke Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, a 16‑bed unit in Duke Central Tower (2B). The role emphasizes clinical judgment, leadership, and collaboration in a Level I trauma center setting.

Orientation lasts 8 to 16 weeks; schedule includes full-time weekend option with three 12-hour shifts per week (36 hours). Eligible for relocation assistance for experienced nurses up to $7,000 and comprehensive Total Rewards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited BSN, ADN, or diploma nursing program.
• All RNs without a BSN must enroll within two years and complete within seven years of hire.
• Current RN licensure in North Carolina or compact state.
• BLS certification required.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, teamwork, and multitasking skills in a critical care environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, provide, supervise, and document professional nursing care while applying clinical judgment to individualize care.
• Delegate tasks, supervise care team members, and serve as team leader or charge nurse as needed.
• Monitor care environment and ensure proper use and maintenance of equipment and resources.
• Support professional development by maintaining competencies, acting as a preceptor, and participating in improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams while educating and advocating for patient needs.

Education

BSN/ADN/Diploma nursing program

Tools

BLS certification

Job description

Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC is seeking Registered Nurses for the Duke Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, a 16‑bed unit in Duke Central Tower (2B). The role emphasizes clinical judgment, leadership, and collaboration in a Level I trauma center setting.

Orientation lasts 8 to 16 weeks; schedule includes full-time weekend option with three 12-hour shifts per week (36 hours). Eligible for relocation assistance for experienced nurses up to $7,000 and comprehensive Total Rewards.