Registered Nurse (New Grad RN) Neuro Trauma Stroke Stepdown

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance (based on elig./

Job summary

Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC is seeking a Registered Nurse (New Grad RN) for Neuro Trauma Stroke Stepdown. This on-site role offers rotating shifts and requires a nursing degree and NC RN licensure. A BSN is preferred and specialty certification is encouraged.

Relocation assistance may be available based on eligibility. The department emphasizes high-quality patient care and collaboration within a Magnet-designated health system.

Qualifications

• 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) 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.
• Licensure, Certification, or Registration Required: Current registration with the 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).

Responsibilities

• Provide and supervise direct and indirect total nursing care for patients using the nursing process.
• Plan and provide advanced and/or specialized nursing care guided by the DUHS model and participate in clinical ladder and departmental committees.

Skills

Nursing license

BSN preferred

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

RN licensure

Job description

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Registered Nurse (New Grad RN) Neuro Trauma Stroke Stepdown

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Requisition Number: 276104

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710

Date: Oct 13, 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)

Duke University Hospital

Duke University Health System-Duke University Hospitalseeks to hire aRegistered Nurse who will embrace our mission ofAdvancing Health Together.

Department Profile:

TheNeuroScience Progressive Care Units (also known as Stepdown)atDuke University Hospitalcomprises of two 37bed units (one on the 8th and one on the 9th floor) of the Brand new Duke Central Tower. Our team is active in delivering exemplary care for each patient and their families to ensure an excellent patient experience, every time.

Similar to the high acuity of a community hospital ICU, the Neuro Stepdown units see a myriad of populations and cases that may include but are not limited to: lumbar drains, EVDs, central lines, spinal trauma injuries, epilepsy and more. The Neuro stepdown units receive medically complex patients that no longer require mechanicalventilation.

SHIFTS AVAILABLE:

New Grads - ROTATING - 7am-7pm/7pm to 7am

Clinical RN II (1+ yrs exp): Straight Days, Straight Nights or Rotating Shifts Available

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 guided by the DUHS Professional Practice model and 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 for maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

Knowledge, Skills, Education, and Experience Required:

· 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) 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

Licensure, Certification, or Registration Required:

· Current registration with the 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.

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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