Registered Nurse (Experienced) - CHC Level 2/3

Duke Careers; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Total Rewards

Job summary

Duke University Hospital's Children’s Health Center is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (CHC Level 2/3) in Durham, NC. This on-site role focuses on pediatric outpatient care across CHC and Lenox Baker, with standard M-F schedules and nursing leadership responsibilities.

The role requires a BSN (or higher) and NC RN licensure, with BLS. Relocation support is available for qualifying candidates, reflecting Duke's commitment to attracting top pediatric nursing talent.

Qualifications

• 1 year of nursing experience required.
• Pediatric nursing experience preferred.
• Current NC RN license or compact license to practice in NC.
• BLS certification required.
• BSN or higher degree preferred; BSN enrollment required if no BSN at start.

Responsibilities

• Plan, provide, supervise, and document professional nursing care per orders and policies.
• Deliver pediatric nursing services and education to patients and families.
• Delegate and supervise licensed/unlicensed staff and act as team leader as assigned.
• Monitor environment and equipment; initiate corrective actions when needed.
• Engage in professional development and performance improvement activities.

Skills

Nursing experience

Pediatric experience

IV experience

Procedural experience

BLS Certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Nursing Diploma/ADN

Job description

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Registered Nurse (Experienced) - CHC Level 2/3

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Requisition Number: 274534

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710

Date: Sep 17, 2026

What you can expect

Levels 2/3 of the Children’s Health Center at Duke University Hospital is comprised of pediatric outpatient clinics. The Duke Children's Health Center specialty clinics serve outpatient ambulatory pediatric patients and families with a variety of healthcare needs. This nurse may also work at the Lenox Baker Children's Hospital. Flexibility and the capacity to adapt to varying patient scenarios and high visit volumes are crucial to this role.

Schedule:

• Full Time: Hours may vary, but will typically fall within a standard Monday – Friday, 8:15 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. schedule.

Incentives & Total Rewards:

• Relocation Assistance: Up to $8,000. Relocation is offered to employees relocating from a permanent residence located at least 50 miles from Duke University Hospital.
• Total Rewards: A comprehensive set of pay and benefits designed to support your well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance. Learn more here .

How you will make an impact

• Plan, provide, supervise, and document professional nursing care in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures.
• Provide nursing services and education to pediatric patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
• Delegate and supervise the activities of licensed and unlicensed care providers and serve as team leader or charge nurse as assigned.
• Monitor and maintain the environment of care, including equipment and material resources, and initiate corrective action when needed.
• Participate in professional development, preceptorship, and performance improvement activities.

What you will need

• Must have 1 year of nursing experience.
• Preferred: 1 year of pediatric experience.
• IV and/or procedural experience preferred.
• Graduation from an accredited Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (or higher), Associate's Degree in Nursing, or Nursing Diploma program.
• All registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) must enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of start date and complete it within five years of start date.
• Current registration with the North Carolina State Board of Nursing as a registered professional nurse or current compact RN licensure to practice in North Carolina.
• BLS Certification required.

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Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

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