Registered Nurse II (RN) Ambulatory Clinic - Float Pool

Duke PA; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Duke University Health System in Durham, NC is seeking a Registered Nurse II for the Ambulatory Clinic Float Pool. This role involves caring for patients across multiple Duke clinics within a 40–60 mile radius, following physician orders and Duke policies.

The ideal candidate will have a BSN or higher and NC RN licensure, with 1+ years of RN experience preferred and BLS certification. Relocation assistance may be available for eligible staff.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program required (BSN, ADN, or Diploma).
• Current or compact RN licensure in North Carolina.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, provide, supervise and document professional nursing care according to physician orders and policies.
• Delegate tasks and supervise other licensed and unlicensed staff.
• Act as team leader/charge nurse for a group of patients or unit as assigned.
• Monitor environment and equipment; initiate corrective actions as needed.
• Support professional development and precept new staff and learners.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.

Skills

Nursing skills

Oncology care

Educational coordination

Education

BSN or higher

Enrollment in BSN within 2 years

Job description

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Registered Nurse II (RN) Ambulatory Clinic - Float Pool

Work Arrangement:

Requisition Number: 271610

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Date: Oct 1, 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)

The Float Pool for Hospital Based Clinics at Duke UniversityHospital seeks to hire an experienced Registered Nurse who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together!

Work Schedule:

• Five- 8 hours shifts. M-Fwork days.
• Float campuses consist of Duke Main, Duke Regional, Duke Raleigh and a few offsite clinics within a 40-60 mile radius.

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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 own 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.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education

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 seven years of their start date

Experience

• 1+ years of RN experience is preferred.Oncology Chemotherapy Administration Preferred

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification

• Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina.
• BLS required.

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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