Registered Nurse (Experienced RN) - Intermediate/Med Surg Stepdown Units - Float Pool-Weekend Option

What You’ll Do

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across Intermediate and Stepdown units Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and actively participate in patient rounds Manage patient assignments with ratios typically ranging from 1:3 to 1:6 , based on acuity Utilize critical thinking to adapt care plans across different clinical settings Support a care environment staffed with Charge Nurses, Nursing Care Assistants, and Health Unit Coordinators As a Clinical Nurse , you will: Plan, deliver, and evaluate nursing care using the nursing process Delegate and supervise care team members appropriately Serve as a preceptor and mentor to peers and learners Participate in quality improvement and professional development initiatives Ensure compliance with all regulatory and professional standards Who We’re Looking For We’re seeking experienced RNs who: Thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments Demonstrate adaptability, accountability, and strong clinical judgment Are passionate about patient advocacy and family-centered care Align with Duke Health’s mission: Advancing Health Together Embrace our culture commitments: Putting People First, Being Clear, Empowering Others, and Adapting to Improve Work Schedule Shifts: Days (7A–7P), Nights (7P–7A), or rotating Schedule Options: Weekend option-days, nights or rotating Compensation & Benefits $5.00/hour Float Pool premium Competitive base pay and shift differentials Paid onboarding: ~1 week hospital orientation + ~3 weeks unit-based orientation Career Ladder advancement opportunities PTO accrual and comprehensive benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) Up to $25,000 in Nurse Loan Forgiveness Tuition assistance and certification bonus Relocation assistance (for moves >50 miles) Employee referral bonus program Duke-funded pension plan (fully vested after 5 years) 403(b) retirement savings plan Ongoing professional development through Duke Continuing Education Qualifications Graduate of an accredited ADN, Diploma, or BSN program Minimum 1 year of recent RN experience (Intermediate/Stepdown or acute care preferred) Note: RNs without a BSN must enroll in a BSN program within 2 years of hire and complete it within 7 years. Licensure & Certifications Active RN license in North Carolina or compact state license BLS required ACLS, NIH, CPI 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. 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.