Registered Nurse (New Grad or Experienced RN) Cardiology Stepdown

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Work Arrangement:
On-Site

Requisition Number: 264545

Regular or Temporary:
Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Date:
Jul 23, 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.

About Duke University Hospital

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)

*$15,000 commitment bonus for Experienced RNs*

* Relocation is available for both new and experienced RNs

* Newly hired RNs are eligible for up to $25,000 in nursing loan forgiveness from their first nursing degree*

Clinical Nurse RN – Duke University Hospital 7300 Cardiology Stepdown Unit

Duke University Health System
- Duke University Hospital
seeks to hire a
New Graduate or Experienced Registered Nurse
who will embrace our mission of
Advancing Health Together.

Department Profile:

The 7300 Cardiothoracic Stepdown Unit at Duke University Hospital is comprised of 28 beds. Cardiology Stepdown provides care for adult patients who are transitioning from the Cardiothoracic ICU. The patients require high acuity care with diagnoses such as pre/post cardiothoracic surgery, coronary artery bypass grafts, heart valve repair and replacements, aortic and aneurysm repairs, wedge resections, lobectomies, heart transplants, lung transplants, and ventricular assist devices.

The environment is fast paced where you will develop critical thinking skills while surrounded by opportunities for professional growth. Our team is active in delivering exemplary care for each patient to ensure an excellent patient experience, every time.

Full Time: 7am-7pm/7pm-7am 3,12-hour days and nights rotating shifts

• Straight shift option available after orientation for experienced nurses based on unit availability

• 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 identify resources available to assist in completing components of care in a timely manner.
• Participate in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings.
• Support the development of other staff and formal learners.
• Participate in the identification of clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities and assist in performance improvement activities.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

• Work requires graduation from an accredited Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program.
• All registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) are encouraged to enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their start date but must complete the BSN program within seven years of their start date.

Required at least 1 Year of experience as RN for experienced RNs.

No experience required for new grad RNs.

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification

Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina or compact license in participating state.

BLS required, but may be renewed during orientation if not current

• Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse and unlicensed staff
• Knowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing process
• Knowledge of professional theory, practice and procedure
• Ability to assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients and their families
• Ability to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively
• Ability to…