Experienced Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg
Work Arrangement: On-Site
Requisition Number: 273648
Regular or Temporary: Regular
Location:
Durham, NC, US, 27704
Personnel Area: DUKE REGIONAL HOSPITAL
Date: Aug 26, 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 Regional Hospital
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, North
Carolina. With 388 beds it is the second largest of Duke Health's four
hospitals and offers a comprehensive range ofmedical, surgical, and diagnostic
services, including orthopedics, weight-loss surgery, women's services, and
heart and vascular services.
Duke Nursing Highlights:
Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization
Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North
Carolina's Great 100 Nurses.
Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing
Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong
advocates of specialty nursing certification.
Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nurses
Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle!
Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)
Duke University Health System- Med/Surg seeks to hire a Experienced
Registered Nurse who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together.
Schedule: three 12-hour shifts, days 7a-7p $15,000 Commitment Bonus for
eligible RNs with 1+ years of RN experience Up to $8,000 in Relocation
Assistanced, eligibility rules apply
Unit Overview
The Med/Surg unit as Duke Regional Hospital is a 34 bed unit caring for
patients with a wide range of diagnoses including patients requiring cardiac
telemetry. This unit also serves as a specialty unit for patients with
respiratory illnesses that require higher oxygen demands but who do not meet
ICU criteria. Our patient centered team of health care professionals are
committed to promoting excellence in patient care through best practices,
innovation, research, and holding our patient's hand while they are with us.
Be a part of the fast-paced team environment of Med/Surg at Duke where nurses
work in a collaborative learning environment and serve alongside a dedicated
team and where there is a flexible approach to staffing.
General Description of this Role
Independently plan and provide professional nursing care for patients in
accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures.
Provide nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope
of the RN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
Duties and Responsibilities of this Role
Plan, provide, and document professional nursing care, utilizing the
nursing process, by physician orders and established policies and
procedures under the supervision of the team leader or charge nurse.
Delegate tasks and supervise the activities of other licensed and
unlicensed care providers.
Assist other healthcare personnel in the delivery of patient care.
Participate in maintaining the environment of care including equipment and
material resources.
Prioritize work organization and identify resources available to assist in
completing components of care promptly.
Participate in professional development by maintaining required
competencies, identifying learning needs, and seeking appropriate
assistance or educational offerings.
Support the development of other staff and formal learners. Participate in
the identification of clinical or operational performance improvement
opportunities and assist in performance improvement activities.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Work requires graduation from an accredited BSN program.
Registered Nurses who do not have a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)
or higher will be required to enroll in an appropriate BSN program within
two years of their start date, and to complete that program within five
years of their start date in this role.
Exception: Registered nurses hired between July 1, 2014, and April 11,
2021, without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) are encouraged
to enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their start
date but must complete the program within five years of their start date.
Registered nurses hired before July 1, 2014, are not required to enroll in
a BSN program to remain in this job classification.
Experience
No previous RN experience is required for New Graduate Registered Nurses
Strongly preferred: One year of RN experience is required for Level II
Registered Nurses
Degrees, Licensures, Certifications
Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina.
BLS required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse and
NCA
Knowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing process
Knowledge of professional theory, practice and procedure
Ability to assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients and
their families
Ability to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors,
healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and others
Ability to teach patients and families in accordance with the nursing plan
of care
Ability to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritize
information, treatment, and follow-up
Ability to use fine motor skills
Competent in BLS and/or other specialized life support requirements
designated by work area
Ability to record activities, document assessments, plan of care,
interventions, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient status
Ability to use computer and learn new software programs
Able to document and communicate pertinent information using computer
and/or paper documentation tools
Ability to navigate the entity to provide clinical care for patients
Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking.
Ability to remain focused and organized
Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering
routine and special treatments to patients
Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions
Working knowledge and completion of appropriate JCAHO and other regulatory
requirements
Pre-employment Physical Capacity Testing Required
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.
Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh
