Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical Oncology
Work Arrangement:
Requisition Number: 271698
Regular or Temporary: Regular
Location:
Raleigh, NC, US, 27710
Personnel Area: DUKE RALEIGH CAMPUS
Date: Sep 5, 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 Raleigh Hospital, A Campus of Duke University Hospital
Pursue your passion for caring with the Duke Raleigh Campus in Raleigh, North
Carolina. With 204-beds, it is the third largest of the four Duke Health
hospitals and offers a comprehensive array of services, including cancer,
cardiovascular, neuroscience, advanced gastrointestinal, and wound healing
care.
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 Raleigh Campus SurgicalOncology Clinic seeks to hire an
experienced Registered Nurse who embrace our mission of Advancing Health
Together!
Oncology experience is highly desired
Department Profile: At Duke Raleigh Surgical Oncology Clinic, our board-
certified surgeons provide consultations for adults with cancer, as well as
people who need a surgical approach to non-cancerous growths and tumors. We
don't perform surgeries at this clinic. Our oncology experts will work with
our patients specific needs to develop the best treatment plan and connect you
with a specialist that will lead your care team.
Duties and Responsibilities of this Level:
Plan, provide, supervise and document professional nursing care utilizing
the nursing process for patients in accordance with physician orders and
established policies and procedures.
Use professional nursing judgment to individualize the plan of care based
on assessment of the patient's baseline needs and response to care.
Delegate tasks and supervise the activities of other licensed and
unlicensed care providers.
Assist other nursing personnel in the delivery of nursing care and act as
team leader or charge nurse for a group of patients or an entire unit as
assigned.
Monitor and initiate corrective action to maintain the environment of care
including equipment and material resources.
Participate in own professional development by maintaining required
competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate
assistance or educational offerings.
Act as preceptor and support the development of other staff and formal
learners.
Participate in the identification of clinical or operational performance
improvement opportunities and in performance improvement activities.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Experience:
Twelve months of appropriate clinical experience is required.
Education, Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification:
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 seven years of
their start date
Nurses hired at Duke Health with a valid compact license are required to
obtain their North Carolina nursing license within 90 days of their start
date.
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 document and communicate pertinent information using computer
and/or paper documentation tools Ability to use fine motor skills.
Competent in BLS and/or other specialized life support requirements
designated by work area or organization.
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.
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
Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level:
N/A
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
