Registered Nurse; RN - General Medicine
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, RN Nurse
About Duke University Hospital
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.
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of Duke Health's four hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.
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)
Registered Nurse (RN) - Duke University Hospital - General Medicine Stepdown (Unit 2100) * $15,000 Commitment Bonus is available for Experienced RNs!
* Relocation of up to $8,000 for eligible Experienced and New RNs
Duke University Health System seeks to hire a Registered Nurse (new or experienced) who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together.
The General Medicine Stepdown (Unit 2100) is a newly renovated unit comprised of 16 beds. Our team of nursing staff provides exemplary care for a variety of complex patients with varying diagnoses such as stroke, heart failure, pneumonia, sepsis, liver/kidney failure, BKAs/AKAs, diabetes, GI bleed, sickle cell, rheumatic disorders, psychiatric, and behavioral health disorders.
Department Highlights- RN to Patient Ratio is 1:4
- A brand new, renovated unit!
- Lots of opportunities to grow and advance in your career as an Assistant Nurse Manager, preceptor, charge nurse, create committees, etc.
- You will be a part of building the culture and personality of the unit.
- Phenomenal teamwork, multi-disciplinary collaboration, and professional respect - we offer a dynamic environment for lateral professional development.
- An extraordinary unit culture that fosters a sense of belonging among all team members.
- Affords the clinical experience to attain strong critical thinking skills, vast knowledge of disease processes and body systems, and robust care management skills.
This unit is part of Duke University Hospital's innovation initiative, designed to redefine care delivery by integrating cutting‑edge technologies that enhance patient outcomes, streamline workflows, and improve operational efficiency. Units 2100, 3100, and 4100 at Duke North are piloting smart room capabilities, automated signage, and virtual access for care teams and families. Future enhancements include predictive tools for fall prevention and ambient listening for documentation.
Staff foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, collaborating across departments to explore solutions like expedited medication delivery, all aimed at improving the patient experience and reducing length of stay.
As a Clinical Nurse in Duke University Health System, you will 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…
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