Registered Nurse (RN)-Perianesthesia-Days-Duke University Hospital-36hrs

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University Health System seeks to hire a Clinical Nurse (RN) Perianesthesia at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC. This role supports PACU patients with complex surgeries and requires a NC RN license; ACLS preferred.

Three 12-hour day shifts per week are offered, with weekends/holidays per unit requirements. BSN or ADN with progression is expected; Duke emphasizes compassionate care and professional development.

Qualifications

• 1+ years clinical nurse experience preferred; CN2 requires 1+ year.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher) required; ADN or Diploma acceptable with progression.
• All RN without a BSN must enroll within 2 years and complete within 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide and supervise direct and indirect total nursing care.
• Use the nursing process (assess, plan, implement, evaluate) to achieve nursing goals.
• Care for perianesthesia patients from ambulatory to ICU levels; participate in committees and projects.

Skills

ACLS

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Nursing Diploma program

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Requisition Number: 274549

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Date: Oct 2, 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 Duke Health's four hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

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

With over 26,000 patient visits per year, Duke University Hospital’s Perianesthesia Department (PACU) provides world-renowned patient and family centered care. With strengths in teamwork, inter-disciplinary collaboration, and professional respect, we offer a dynamic environment for professional development.

Preferred Qualifications: ACLS preferred.

Our Pre op, PACU and Surgical Boarder Units care for patients ranging from ambulatory to ICU levels of care. We focus on technically complex inpatient and outpatient surgeries ranging from transplant to minor ambulatory procedures.

SHIFT: THREE, 12-hour Day shifts per week, Monday-Friday; weekends and holidays per unit requirements

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.
• 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.
• 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.

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Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

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