Registered Nurse, Diagnostic Radiology RN, PRN

Duke PA; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Duke University Health System seeks a Clinical Nurse in the MRI/CT Radiology department to join our patient-centered team in Durham, NC. The RN will deliver direct and indirect nursing care, using the nursing process to plan, implement, and evaluate care in a fast-paced radiology setting.

Applicants should have an approved nursing degree, NC RN licensure (or compact), and a commitment to ongoing professional development. Relocation assistance may be available based on eligibility.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited BSN/ADN program required.
• Current NC Registered Nurse license or compact licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Provide and supervise total nursing care using the nursing process in a radiology setting.
• Support radiology nursing in MRI/CT department and participate in the clinical ladder and related educational activities.

Skills

Radiology nursing

Patient care

Nursing licensure

Communication

Education

BSN or higher

NC RN license or compact license

Job description

Registered Nurse, Diagnostic Radiology RN, PRN

Work Arrangement

Requisition Number: 270576

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710

Date: Aug 11, 2026

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

About Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Healthhospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Duke Nursing Highlights:

• Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization
• Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses.
• Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification.
• Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nurses
• Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle!
• Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)

Clinical Nurse – MRI/CT Radiology

Duke University Health System seeks to hire a Clinical Nurse who will embrace our mission of Transforming Lives Transforming Care.

Department Profile

The Radiology Nurses work in the Cancer Center, Duke Hospital, and Duke Medical Pavilion CT and MRI. Enjoy flexible scheduling and working in a department that has received the highest Tier 1 work culture survey scores for several years running.

Applicants with previous acute care and/or radiology experience are highly preferred but we have proudly trained several cohorts of new RNs to be excellent radiology nurses.

Job Summary

As a Clinical Nurse with Duke University Health System, you will make providing service your priority while caring for the whole person in a patient-centered atmosphere. The Clinical Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing and supervising direct and indirect total nursing care responsibilities. Utilizing the nursing process (assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating) in achieving the goals of the nursing department. Plan and provide advanced and/or specialized nursing care for patients in guided by 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. Adheres to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

Knowledge, Skills, Education, and Experience Required

• Previous 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. Applicants with previous acute care and/or radiology experience are highly preferred.
• 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 sevenyears of their start date

Licensure, Certification or Registration Required

• 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.
• Professional specialty certification (preferred).

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

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