Registered Nurse (RN) - General Medicine Stepdown

Registered Nurse (RN) - General Medicine Stepdown Work Arrangement: Regular Requisition Number: 268375 Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710 Date: May 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 University Hospital Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Health hospitals with 1,062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center and an endo-surgery center. 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 6,000+ registered nurses Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle! Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility) Registered Nurse (RN) - Experienced or New Grad - General Medicine Relocation available for new and experienced RNs. Up to $25,000 student loan forgiveness. Duke University Health System seeks to hire a Registered Nurse (new or experienced) who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together. Department Highlights RN to Patient Ratio is 1:3-1:4. A diverse patient population is great for new nurses who are still unsure about what route they want to take as a nurse, allowing growth, confidence, and learning about many disease processes. Work Schedule Full time – 36 hours/week, three (3) 12‑hour shifts Days or rotating shifts available What you will do: Plan and provide professional nursing care for patients in accordance with the medical and nursing plans of care 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. Plan, provide, and document professional nursing care, utilizing the nursing process, in accordance with 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 in a timely manner. Participate in own 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. What you can expect: Multitask in myriad ways – document assessments, plan of care, interventions, evaluation and re‑evaluation of patient status, access nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients, independently seek out resources and work collaboratively. Educate patients and families in accordance with the nursing plan of care. Relationship management with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership, and others. What we’ll provide: Paid training Opportunities for a lifetime in learning and development from the Office of Continuing Education Clinical ladder advancement Tuition assistance and nurse loan forgiveness Relocation to eligible RNs Nursing specialty certification bonus Employee referral bonus Performance increases Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, employee pension plan, and much more. Licensure and Certification Required: Current registration with North Carolina State Board of Nursing as a registered professional nurse OR current compact RN licensure to practice in the state of North Carolina required. Nurses with a multi‑state compact license must obtain NC state licensure within the first 90 days of employment. BLS certification Education: Graduation from an accredited bachelor’s degree in nursing (or higher), associate’s degree in nursing or nursing diploma program is required. RNs without a bachelor’s degree in nursing (or higher) must enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their start date and complete the program within seven years. Exception: Registered nurses hired between July 1 2014 and April 11 2021 without a bachelor’s degree in nursing (or higher) are expected to enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their start date but must complete the program within seven years. Registered nurses hired before July 1 2014 are not required to enroll in a BSN program to remain in this job classification. Equal Opportunity Employer Duke is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to 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. 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