Registered Nurse - Cancer Center GI​/Thoracic Durham, NC

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Work Arrangement:
Regular

Requisition Number: 267101

Location:

Durham, NC 27710

Date:
Mar 2, 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.

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 the four Duke Health hospitals with 1,062 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
• Duke University Health System has over 6,000 registered nurses
• Quality of Life:
  Living in the Triangle!
• Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)

Independently plan and provide professional nursing care for patients in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures. Provide nursing services to patients and families within the scope of the RN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.

Plan, provide, supervise, and document professional nursing care utilizing the nursing process for patients in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures. Use professional nursing judgment to individualize the plan of care based on assessment of the patient's baseline needs and response to care. Delegate tasks and supervise the activities of other licensed and unlicensed care providers. Assist other nursing personnel in the delivery of nursing care and act as team leader or charge nurse for a group of patients or an entire unit as assigned.

Monitor and initiate corrective action to maintain the environment of care, including equipment and material resources. Participate in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings. Act as preceptor and support the development of other staff and formal learners. Participate in the identification of clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities and in performance improvement activities.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

• Knowledge of scope of registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, and unlicensed staff
• Knowledge and application of the nursing process
• Professional theory, practice, and procedure knowledge
• Assessment of nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients and their families
• Ability to seek resources and work collaboratively
• Effective working relationships
• Clear communication with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and others
• Teaching patients and families per nursing plan of care
• Use of sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritize information, treatment, and follow-up
• Fine motor skills competency
• Competent in BLS and other specialized life support requirements
• Documentation of assessments, plan of care, interventions, evaluation, and re-evaluation
• Computer proficiency and ability to learn new software
• Clinical navigation within the entity
• Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking; remain focused and organized
• Knowledge of procedures and techniques for administering routine and special treatments
• Infection control procedures and safety precautions
• Completion of appropriate Joint Commission and regulatory requirements
• Pre‑employment physical capacity testing required

Graduation from an accredited BSN program is required. Exception:
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