New Grad Registered Nurse; RN Cardiology Stepdown

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 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)

• Up to $25,000 Nurse Loan Forgiveness
• Relocation assistance available for Nurses relocating greater than 50 miles to Durham, NC.

Location:

Durham, NC

Schedule:

Full Time | Rotating 12?hour Shifts (7a-7p / 7p-7a)

Duke University Hospital is seeking motivated New Graduate Registered Nurses to join our Cardiothoracic Stepdown Unit (7100/7300). As part of Duke Health's mission of Advancing Health Together
, you'll work in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment designed to strengthen your clinical skills and support your transition to practice.

The 7100/7300 Cardiology Stepdown Unit at Duke University Hospital is a 31-bed, high-acuity unit caring for a diverse and complex cardiology population. Our team specializes in caring for patients with:

• Acute coronary syndromes
• Post-cardiac catheterization recovery
• Electrophysiology procedures
• Dysrhythmias
• Heart failure management
• Heart transplant evaluation/workups
• Congenital heart disease
• Multi-system involvement, including pulmonary, renal, endocrine, and neurological conditions

Many of our patients arrive directly from the ICU, post-procedure, or from outside hospitals requiring an elevated level of care.

This is a fast-paced, challenging, and supportive environment
, ideal for new graduate nurses who want to build strong clinical judgment, critical-thinking skills, and grow professionally. Our team is committed to delivering exemplary care and an excellent patient experience-every patient, every time.

As a Clinical Nurse (RN) at Duke University Health System, you will provide compassionate, patient-centered care while growing your nursing practice within a supportive and highly skilled team.

You will:

• Deliver and supervise direct and indirect nursing care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation)
• Provide specialized, evidence-based care aligned with the DUHS Professional Practice Model
• Participate in professional development, clinical ladder pathways, unit committees, educational programs, and quality improvement initiatives
• Deliver care in accordance with the North Carolina Board of Nursing scope of practice
• Uphold regulatory standards and contribute to a respectful, collaborative care environment
• Provide exceptional customer service and help maintain positive working relationships across the care team

• Plan, provide, and document nursing care according to physician orders and established policies
• Delegate tasks and supervise licensed and unlicensed care providers
• Support other healthcare professionals in delivering high-quality, coordinated patient care
• Assist in maintaining a safe, well-equipped care environment
• Prioritize workload and use available resources to ensure timely, efficient care
• Engage in ongoing professional development and maintain required competencies
• Support the learning and development of peers, students, and new team members
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives and operational enhancements
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support patient care

• No experience required for Clinical Nurse I (CNI)
  - New Graduate RNs welcome
• 1+ years of nursing experience required for Clinical Nurse II (CNII)
• Graduation from an accredited:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)
  • Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
  • Nursing Diploma program
• RNs without a BSN must enroll in a BSN program within 2 years of hire and complete it within 7 years

• Current RN licensure with the North Carolina Board of Nursing or compact RN license (NC licensure required within 60 days of hire)
• BLS certification required
• Professional specialty certification…