Registered Nurse Experienced - Inpatient Medical​/Oncology Durham, NC

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 Duke Health’s four hospitals with 1,062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo‑surgery center, and more.

• 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 6,000+ registered nurses
• Quality of Life:
  Living in the Triangle!
• Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)

9300 Medical Oncology at Duke University Hospital provides care for patients with solid tumors from new diagnosis to end of life. Staff on 9300 provide cutting‑edge therapy, including chemotherapy and research studies, and are experts at palliative and end‑of‑life care. The team refers to themselves as #9300dreamteam because working together to provide excellent, compassionate care for patients and families is our focus.

The 9300 Medical Oncology unit is a 31‑bed, fast‑paced environment constructed of an elite team of enthusiastic medical oncology registered nurses and nursing care assistants. Our staff have strong assessment skills, value teamwork, and strive to provide excellent patient care. The well‑being of our patients is a top priority. If you’re seeking to gain skills‑sets that will set a solid foundation for your career, the medical oncology unit may be a fit for you.

The unit is eligible for a $15,000 sign‑on bonus incentive. It requires one year or more of RN experience and is new to Duke.

As a Clinical Nurse with Duke University Health System, you will prioritize providing service while caring for the whole person in a patient‑centered atmosphere. The RN is responsible for providing and supervising direct and indirect total nursing care responsibilities and utilizing the nursing process (assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating) to achieve the nursing department’s goals. Plan and provide advanced and/or specialized nursing care for patients guided by the DUHS Professional Practice model.

Participate in the clinical ladder program, educational activities, departmental committees, research projects, or other health‑related projects as assigned.

3‑12 hour shifts – Day, Night or Rotating available.

Clinical Nurses plan, provide, supervise and document professional nursing care utilizing the nursing process for patients following physician orders and established policies and procedures. Use professional nursing judgment to individualize the plan of care based on assessing 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 delivering nursing care and act as a 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 professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs, and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings. Act as a preceptor and support the development of other staff and formal learners. Participate in identifying clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities and performance improvement activities.

Perform other related duties incidental to the work…