Registered Nurse (Experienced) - PICU - Weekend Option

Duke University; Durham (NC); Presencial; USD 75.000 - 115.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Relocation assistance up to $7,000

Total Rewards program

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Educación

BSN/ADN/Diploma nursing program

Herramientas

BLS certification

Descripción del empleo

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Work Arrangement: On-Site

Requisition Number: 274906

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Date: Oct 15, 2026

What you can expect

The Duke Pediatric Intensive Care Unit is a 16-bed unit in Duke Central Tower (2B) at Duke University Hospital, a Level I Trauma Center. The unit specializes in cardiovascular surgery, respiratory failure, neurosurgery, stem cell transplantation, immunodeficiencies, hematologic and oncologic emergencies, sepsis, multi-organ system dysfunction, and congenital heart disease. Advanced treatment options include extracorporeal life support (ECMO), high-frequency ventilation, nitric oxide therapy, and non-invasive ventilation. Orientation lasts 8 to 16 weeks, depending on experience.

Schedule:

• Full time - Weekend Option: Three 12-hour shifts per week, seeking days or nights, 36 hours per week.

Incentives & Total Rewards:

• Relocation Assistance for Experienced Nurses: Up to $7,000. Relocation assistance may be available for experienced nurse candidates relocating from a permanent residence located at least 50 miles from Duke University Hospital. A permanent residence is defined as the address listed on a valid government-issued ID (e.g., driver’s license). Temporary housing—including student housing, dormitories, travel assignments, or other short-term accommodations—does not qualify.
• 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 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.

What you will need

• 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.

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