Experienced RN/Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

About the role

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina. The largest of the four Duke Health hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Unit and Shift

• The Emergency Department at Duke University Hospital comprises 81 total beds, including 11 Pediatric beds, 55 Adult Monitored beds, 5 Fast Track Beds, 4 Triage beds, 1 Sexual Assault Examiner Room/ 4 Resus Rooms, and a dedicated central telemetry station.
• Shift: Full-time three-day schedule of either days (7a-7p or nights (7 p.m.-7 a.m.)).

Job Summary

As an Experienced RN with Duke University Health System, you will prioritize providing service while caring for the whole person in a patient-centered atmosphere. The experienced RN is responsible for providing and supervising direct and indirect total nursing care responsibilities and utilizing the nursing process (assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating) in achieving the goals of the nursing department.

Knowledge, Skills, Education, and Experience Required

• Previous work experience (1+ years) as a clinical nurse is required; at least one year of previous work experience as a registered nurse is required.
• 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.

Knowledge, Skills, Education, and Experience Preferred

• 1 or more years of RN experience in an Emergency Department or Critical Care area.
• Licensure, Certification, or Registration: Current registration with the North Carolina State Board of Nursing as a registered professional nurse, OR current compact RN licensure to practice in the state of North Carolina, is required.
• BLS (or higher) certification required.
• Professional specialty certification preferred.