New Grad Registered Nurse; RN; SICU
Listed on 2026-10-10
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Nursing
ICU Nurse, RN Nurse, Healthcare Nursing, Clinical Nurse Specialist
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New Grad Registered Nurse (RN) - 6W SICUWork Arrangement:
Requisition Number: 272706
Regular or Temporary:
Regular
Location:
Durham, NC, US, 27710
Date:
Oct 7, 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 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.
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)
* Relocation Available for Eligible RNs
* Up to $25,000 Nursing Loan Forgiveness
Shifts
Full-time; 36 hours per week.
Three (3) 12-hour shifts.
Duke University Health System seeks to hire an experienced or new grad Registered Nurse who will embrace our mission of
Advancing Health Together.
The
Surgical Intensive Care Unit (Unit 6W)is comprised of
24
beds. Our patient population includes Respiratory Failure, Lung Transplant (pre and post), variety of pulmonary issues, ARDS, bone marrow transplants, Overdoses and Withdrawals, GI Bleeds. The manager believes they have the most interesting traumas and surgeries.
What you will do:
- 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.
What you will need:
Education
- Work requires graduation from an accredited BSN program. Preferred Candidates will have Capstone or Clinical Candidates in the ICU, ED or similar Critical Care area
- Graduation from an accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher), Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program is required.
- All registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) will be required to enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their start date and to complete the program within seven years…
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