Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Department (ER) in Durham, NC

As an Experienced Registered Nurse (RN) with Duke University Health System, you will prioritize providing service while caring for the whole person in a patient-centered atmosphere.
• Full-Time 3pm - 3am & 7pm - 7am Shifts Available
• $20,000 Sign-On Bonus
• 1+ yr RN experience required. Prefer ED or Critical Care.

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.
• Plan and provide advanced and/or specialized nursing care for patients guided by the DUHS Professional Practice model, participate in the clinical ladder program, educational activities, departmental committees, research projects, or other health-related projects as assigned.
• Provide nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. Adheres to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies.
• Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

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.

The Emergency Department at Duke University Hospital comprises 81 total beds, including 11 Pediatric beds, 47 Adult Monitored beds, 5 Fast Track Beds, 4 Triage beds, 1 Sexual Assault Examiner Room/ 4 Resus Rooms, and a dedicated central telemetry station, Cath lab, and pharmacy.

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Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person