Registered Nurse (Experienced) - Peds Emergency Extension

Pediatric Emergency Department Registered Nurse

Location: 2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705

Pediatric Emergency Department - Extension Area, Duke University Health System

Duke University Health System is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Pediatric ED Extension Area, a specialized pediatric setting designed to provide safe, supportive care for children awaiting placement, many with behavioral health needs.

The Pediatric ED Extension Area is a physically separate unit from the main Pediatric Emergency Department. The unit cares for pediatric patients who are awaiting care placement, many of whom have behavioral health needs and minimal to no acute medical needs.

Schedule:

• Full-time
• 12-hour shifts
• Day shift: 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Incentives & Total Rewards:

• Relocation Assistance: Up to $8,000. Relocation is offered to employees relocating from a permanent residence located at least 50 miles from Duke University Hospital.
• Commitment Bonus: $15,000 Experienced RN Commitment Bonus, paid in four equal installments over 24 months (every six months).
• Total Rewards: A comprehensive set of pay and benefits designed to support your well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Provide professional nursing care aligned with individualized plans of care, policies, and evidence-based practice.
• Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Apply clinical judgment to support pediatric patients with behavioral health needs.
• Collaborate closely with Behavioral Health Technicians, physicians, APPs, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients and staff.
• Delegate and supervise care activities as appropriate.
• Support families through education, communication, and care coordination.
• Participate in quality improvement and unit-based initiatives and precept new staff and learners as assigned.

What You Will Need

• Graduation from an accredited BSN, ADN, or Nursing Diploma program.
• At least twelve months of relevant clinical nursing experience.
• RNs without a BSN are required to enroll in a BSN program within two years of hire and complete it within seven years.
• Current RN licensure with the North Carolina Board of Nursing or compact RN license.
• BLS certification required.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) training required within 6-12 months of hire.