Registered Nurse (RN)- PACU-Duke Raleigh Campus-PRN

Duke Careers; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University Health System is seeking a Clinical Nurse II (RN) for Recovery/PACU at Duke Raleigh Hospital in Raleigh, NC. This PRN role covers one 10-hour shift per week, Monday through Friday, with a flat rate of $38/hour.

Prior surgical services or critical care experience is strongly preferred. Must hold NC RN licensure and meet nursing education requirements for CN2, contributing to patient-centered care and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing required or higher.
• 1+ years clinical nurse experience preferred; CN2 requires minimum.
• Prior surgical services or critical care experience preferred.
• Nursing licensure in North Carolina required.

Responsibilities

• Provide and supervise direct and indirect nursing care.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Support perioperative care in pre/post-operative settings.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Surgical experience

Critical care experience

BSN preferred

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) or higher

Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma

Job description

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Registered Nurse (RN)- PACU-Duke Raleigh Campus-PRN

Work Arrangement:

Requisition Number: 258590

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location: Raleigh, NC, US, 27710

Date: Sep 23, 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 Raleigh Hospital, A Campus of Duke University Hospital Pursue your passion for caring with the Duke Raleigh Campus in Raleigh, North Carolina. With 204-beds, it is the third largest of Duke Health’s four hospitals and offers a comprehensive array of services, including cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, advanced gastrointestinal, and wound healing care.

Clinical Nurse II (RN) –Recovery/PACU– Duke Raleigh Hospital

Duke University Health System seeks to hire a Clinical Nurse who will embrace our mission of Transforming Lives Transforming Care.

Department Profile: This department at Duke Raleigh Hospital cares for our surgical patients; pre and post-operatively. Our team is active in delivering exemplary care for each patient to ensure an excellent patient experience, every time.

Prior experience in surgical services or critical care is strongly preferred; including pre-op care, sedation administration and post-sedation monitoring/care.

Shift:

PRN; One, 10-hr shift per week (Monday - Friday)

Flat PRN Rate: $38/hr

Closed on the 8 Duke-recognized Holidays.

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 in guided by DUHS Professional Practice model 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 in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

Knowledge, Skills, Education, and Experience Required:

• Previous work experience (1+ years) as a clinical nurse is preferred; at least one year previous work experience as a registered nurse is required for a CN2 role.
• Prior experience in surgical services or critical care is strongly preferred.
• 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 five years of their start date

Licensure, Certification or Registration Required:

• 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.

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