Registered Nurse; Experienced or New Grad RN; Cardiology Stepdown Unit; Rotating Shifts

Registered Nurse, RN - 7100 Cardiology Stepdown Unit (Rotating Shifts)

Work Arrangement:
On-Site

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710 Personnel Area: DUKE HOSPITAL

Advance Your Nursing Career at Duke Health Duke University Hospital—recognized nationally for world-class patient care, innovation, and nursing excellence—is seeking an Experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our exceptional care team. If you're dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate, evidence-based care, this is your opportunity to grow within one of the nation's leading academic health systems.

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, and 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.

As an Experienced RN at Duke Health, you will provide comprehensive nursing care that supports the physical, emotional, and educational needs of diverse patient populations. You will serve as both a clinician and a leader—advocating for patients, supporting interdisciplinary collaboration, and contributing to a culture of excellence. In this role, you will:

• Use the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) to deliver patient-centered care
• Provide and supervise direct and indirect nursing care
• Support patients and families with clear communication, education, and compassionate service
• Serve as a resource for nursing peers, unlicensed assistive personnel, and learners
• Participate in unit-based committees, professional development, and quality improvement initiatives
• Uphold regulatory standards and maintain compliance with local, state, and federal guidelines
• Demonstrate professional accountability and a commitment to Duke Health's values and mission

Experience Minimum 1 year of clinical nursing experience required for Clinical Nurse II (CNII) Education Graduation from an accredited:
Bachelor of Science 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 Licensure & Certification Current RN licensure with the North Carolina Board of Nursing OR compact RN license (NC licensure required within 60 days) BLS certification required (ACLS or other specialty credentials preferred depending on the unit) Professional specialty certification strongly preferred

What You'll Bring Strong clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Commitment to safety, quality, and patient-centered care Organizational skills to prioritize and coordinate care effectively Desire to grow professionally through education, mentorship, and clinical advancement opportunities

Magnet-designated organization known for nursing excellence Tuition assistance and career-advancement pathways Cutting-edge clinical settings with leading-edge technologies Highly collaborative interprofessional teams A culture that values diversity, equity, teamwork, and professional growth

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging.