Registered Nurse; New Grad RN) Neuro Trauma Stroke Stepdown

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Work Arrangement:
On-Site

Requisition Number: 276104

Regular or Temporary:
Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Date:
Oct 13, 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)

Duke University Hospital

Duke University Health System
- Duke University Hospital
seeks to hire aRegistered Nurse who will embrace our mission of
Advancing Health Together.

Department Profile:

The
Neuro Science Progressive Care Units (also known as Stepdown)at
Duke University Hospital
comprises of two 37bed units (one on the 8th and one on the 9th floor) of the Brand new Duke Central Tower. Our team is active in delivering exemplary care for each patient and their families to ensure an excellent patient experience, every time.

Similar to the high acuity of a community hospital ICU, the Neuro Stepdown units see a myriad of populations and cases that may include but are not limited to: lumbar drains, EVDs, central lines, spinal trauma injuries, epilepsy and more. The Neuro stepdown units receive medically complex patients that no longer require mechanical ventilation.

SHIFTS AVAILABLE:

New Grads - ROTATING - 7am-7pm/7pm to 7am

Clinical RN II (1+ yrs exp):
Straight Days, Straight Nights or Rotating Shifts Available

Job Summary:

As a Clinical Nurse with Duke University Health System, you will make providing service your priority while caring for the whole person in a patient-centered atmosphere. The Clinical Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing and supervising direct and indirect total nursing care responsibilities. Utilizing the nursing process (assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating) in achieving the goals of the nursing department. Plan and provide advanced and/or specialized nursing care for patients guided by the DUHS Professional Practice model and participate in the clinical ladder program, educational activities, departmental committees, research projects, or other health-related projects as assigned.

Provide nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. Adheres to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility for maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

Knowledge, Skills, Education, and Experience

Required:

· Graduation from an accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher), Associate's Degree in Nursing, or Nursing Diploma program.

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