Experienced RN - Labor and Delivery - Nights - Duke Regional Hospital

Experienced RN - Labor and Delivery - Nights - Duke Regional Hospital Requisition Number: 265047 Work Arrangement: Regular Location: Durham, NC 27710 Date: Apr 10, 2026 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 of medical, 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) Labor & Delivery Unit The Labor & Delivery Unit at Duke Regional Hospital is a 17‑bed unit that delivers an average of 200 patients each month. Level 2 facility delivering patients 32 weeks gestation and up. 24/7 in‑house OB, neonatal, and anesthesia provider coverage. Focus on serving our community and partnering with families to create a safe and respectful birth environment. High‑tech maternity care provided in a unit with lots of tenue and a close‑knit family environment. Ideal candidates will function as part of a large multidisciplinary team in a shared governance environment, and have a passion for family‑centered care. Preferred applicants with labor & delivery, critical care, or acute care experience. Night Shift - 7p – 7a with Call Job Summary As a Clinical Nurse with Duke University Health System, you will prioritize providing service while caring for the whole person in a patient‑centered atmosphere. The RN is responsible for providing and supervising direct and indirect total nursing care based on the nursing process (assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating). You will plan and provide advanced and/or specialized nursing care 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, and provide nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of RN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. You will adhere to rules and regulations of local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies, and actively participate in outstanding customer service, maintaining respectful relationships with patients, families, and colleagues. Knowledge, Skills, Education, and Experience Preferred Graduation from an accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher), Associate’s Degree in Nursing, or Nursing Diploma program is required. Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required. One year of related experience preferred. Minimum Qualifications for Experienced RN’s Education Work requires graduation from an accredited BSN program. Exceptions: Registered nurses hired between July 1, 2014 and April 11, 2021 without a bachelor's degree are encouraged to enroll in a BSN program within two years of their start date and must complete it within five years. Registered nurses hired before July 1, 2014 are not required to enroll in a BSN program to remain in this job classification. Work requires graduation from an accredited Associate’s Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program. All registered nurses without a bachelor's degree are encouraged to enroll in a BSN program within two years of their start date and must complete it within seven years. Experience Twelve months of appropriate clinical experience is required. At a manager's discretion, employees with six months of experience who are exceptional performers may be eligible for this level. Degrees, Licensures, Certifications Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. BLS required. 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. 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. Read more about Duke’s commitment to affirmative action and nondiscrimination at hr.duke.edu/eeo. #J-18808-Ljbffr