Registered Nurse (Experienced) - Special Procedures

Duke Careers; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Total Rewards

Job summary

Duke University Health System’s Children’s Health Center – Special Procedures in Durham is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide care for pediatric patients undergoing procedures with general anesthesia. The role requires strong teamwork, clinical expertise, and the ability to coordinate comprehensive nursing care.

The position is full-time, on-site, with occasional weeknight and weekend on-call requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Bachelor's, Associate, or Diploma nursing program.
• Current NC RN license or compact licensure to practice in NC.
• Applicants must have BLS certification.
• Demonstrated teamwork and accountability in patient care.
• Ability to multitask, document assessments, and coordinate care.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide professional nursing care according to medical plans and policies.
• Document nursing care and use nursing judgment to individualize care plans.
• Delegate tasks and supervise other care providers as needed.
• Act as team leader or charge nurse for a group of patients or an entire unit.
• Engage in professional development and contribute to performance improvement.

Skills

Teamwork

Multitask

Communication

Clinical Nursing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Associate Degree in Nursing

Nursing Diploma

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

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Registered Nurse (Experienced) - Special Procedures

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Requisition Number: 274193

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710

Date: Aug 27, 2026

What you can expect

Location: Children's Health Center - Level 3, 2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705

Duke University Hospital - Children’s Health Center - Special Procedures is a procedure-based unit providing care to children undergoing procedures with general anesthesia. Procedures include EGD Colonoscopy, Bronchoscopies, Bone Marrow Aspirate and Biospy, LP’s, Small Surgical cases and Dye Laser.

Schedule:

• Full Time: Monday - Friday day shift hours. This position is 40 hours per week/1.0 FTE. Occasional weeknight and weekend on call requirement.

Incentives & Total Rewards:

• Relocation Assistance: Relocation is offered to employees relocating from a permanent residence located at least 50 miles from Duke University Hospital. Up to $8,000.
• 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

• As a Clinical Nurse II in Duke University Health System, plan and provide professional nursing care for patients in accordance with the medical and nursing plans of care and established policies and procedures, and provide nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
• Plan, provide, supervise and document professional nursing care utilizing the nursing process for patients in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures. Use professional nursing judgment to individualize the plan of care based on assessment of the patient’s baseline needs and response to care.
• Delegate tasks and supervise the activities of other licensed and unlicensed care providers.
• Assist other nursing personnel in the delivery of nursing care and act as team leader or charge nurse for a group of patients or an entire unit as assigned.
• Monitor and initiate corrective action to maintain the environment of care, including equipment and material resources.
• Participate in professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings. Act as preceptor and support the development of other staff and formal learners.
• Participate in the identification of clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities and in performance improvement activities.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

What you will need

• 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.
• Passion for teamwork, demonstrated accountability and an appreciation for family-centered care.
• Ability to multitask, document assessments, plan of care, interventions, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient status, assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients, independently seek out resources and work collaboratively.
• Ability to educate patients and families in accordance with the nursing plan of care and manage relationships with patients, families, visitors, the healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and others.

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Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

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