RN - General Surgery Stepdown | Night/Rotating + Relocation Bonus

Duke University; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Nursing loan forgiveness

Commitment bonus

Job summary

Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC is seeking a Registered Nurse for the General Surgery & Trauma Stepdown unit. The role supports acutely ill patients with a focus on high‑quality postoperative care, patient education, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

New grads and experienced RNs are welcome. Relocation assistance, a $15,000 commitment bonus for eligible experienced hires, and up to $25,000 nursing loan forgiveness are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher) required.
• Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma acceptable.
• Current NC RN license or compact license to practice in NC required.
• Professional specialty certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide post-operative monitoring and care for surgical patients.
• Administer medications and manage pain control options.
• Coordinate patient and family education and discharge planning.
• Support safe patient care in a fast-paced stepdown environment.

Skills

Clinical nursing skills

Patient care

Telemetry monitoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma

Job description

Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC is seeking a Registered Nurse for the General Surgery & Trauma Stepdown unit. The role supports acutely ill patients with a focus on high‑quality postoperative care, patient education, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

New grads and experienced RNs are welcome. Relocation assistance, a $15,000 commitment bonus for eligible experienced hires, and up to $25,000 nursing loan forgiveness are available.