Registered Nurse (Experienced) - Duke University Hospital - Operating Room Neurosurgery

Registered Nurse (Experienced) – Duke University Hospital – Neurosurgery Operating Room - Durham

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 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Newly hired RNs (with at least one year Nursing experience) will be eligible to receive a $15,000 sign-on bonus that will be paid out over 24 months. Relocation bonus available. The unit is also eligible for up to $25,000 student loan forgiveness from your first Nursing degree.

Duke University Health System seeks to hire a Clinical Nurse II who will embrace our mission of Transforming Lives Transforming Care.

Preferred Qualifications:

1 Year Operating Room Experience

Duke's multispecialty surgery teams use the most advanced techniques to reconstruct and repair every part of the body. As a Level 1 trauma center, our team works collaboratively to provide personalized, evidence-based care with a focus on patient outcomes and recovery. There's no such thing as a typical day. If you want to learn something new every single day and work with a team that does everything in their power to get patients through surgery, come meet our team!

The Neurosurgery Operating Room at Duke University Hospital is a highly specialized unit focused on providing comprehensive surgical care for patients with disorders affecting the brain, spine, and peripheral nervous system. The unit is equipped with the latest neurosurgical technology, including intraoperative imaging, intraoperative MRI suites (iMRI), stereotactic systems, and advanced neuronavigation tools to ensure precision and safety during complex surgeries.

Common Procedures and Surgeries

· Craniotomy (for tumor resection, Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LiTT), aneurysm clipping, or hematoma evacuation)

· Spinal Fusion (Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar)

· Laminectomy (for spinal stenosis)

· Microdiscectomy (for herniated discs)

· Endoscopic Pituitary Tumor Removal

· Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) (for Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders)

· Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) Shunt Placement (for hydrocephalus)

· Aneurysm Clipping or Coiling

· Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Resection

· Chiari Malformation Decompression

· Spinal Tumor Resection

· Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Surgery (Decompression and fracture repair)

· Peripheral Nerve Surgeries (e.g., brachial plexus repair, carpal tunnel release, nerve grafts)

· Epilepsy Surgery (including lobectomy and hemispherectomy)

· Trigeminal Neuralgia Surgery (Microvascular decompression)

The unit is staffed by a dedicated multidisciplinary team, including neurosurgeons, anesthesiologists, perioperative nurses, surgical technologists, and neuro-monitoring specialists. Each team member plays a critical role in maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and surgical outcomes. The unit's commitment to innovation and precise surgical interventions is enhanced by the use of minimally invasive techniques and robotic-assisted surgery when appropriate.

Our perioperative nurses possess advanced certification in neurosurgical procedures, ensuring expert care in both preoperative preparation and intraoperative support. Post-surgery, they assist in stabilizing patients and ensuring smooth transitions to neuro-critical care or recovery units.

The Neurosurgery OR closely collaborates with other departments, including neuro-oncology, radiology, intensive care, and rehabilitation, providing comprehensive, multidisciplinary care tailored to each patient's unique needs. Duke University Hospital's Neurosurgery department is renowned for its leadership in neurosurgical care, research, and patient outcomes, setting a national standard for excellence in the…