RN - General Medicine/PCU (Relocation Eligible)

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 62,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC is seeking a Registered Nurse for the General Medicine Stepdown/PCU 8E unit. The role involves caring for a diverse patient population including COVID/Respiratory, trauma, transplant, neuro, cardiac, OB, and oncology, with BiPAP/Optiflow support.

Shifts rotate for 3–6 months, then day or night shifts on 3/12 hour rotations. New graduates are encouraged to apply. Relocation assistance may be available for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited ADN or Nursing Diploma program.
• RNs without a BSN are encouraged to enroll in a BSN program within 2 years; completion required within 7 years of start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide and document professional nursing care using the nursing process.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams.
• Delegate tasks and supervise licensed and unlicensed care providers.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and resource-ready environment.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and competency training.
• Educate patients and families according to the care plan.
• Support performance improvement initiatives and unit-based projects.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support excellent patient care.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient care

Communication

Collaboration

Infection control

Regulatory knowledge

Documentation

Education

ADN or Nursing Diploma

BSN encouraged (within 2 years)

Job description

Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC is seeking a Registered Nurse for the General Medicine Stepdown/PCU 8E unit. The role involves caring for a diverse patient population including COVID/Respiratory, trauma, transplant, neuro, cardiac, OB, and oncology, with BiPAP/Optiflow support.

Shifts rotate for 3–6 months, then day or night shifts on 3/12 hour rotations. New graduates are encouraged to apply. Relocation assistance may be available for eligible candidates.