New Grad Registered Nurse, Critical Care, Float Pool

One major and minor holiday for winter and summer holidays

• Rotating Shifts (7A-7P, 7P-7A)
• Three 12-hour shifts each week
• One major and minor holiday for winter and summer holidays

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 6000+ registered nurses
• Quality of Life:
  Living in the Triangle!
• Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)

Float among various Critical Care Units at Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, and Duke Raleigh, a campus of Duke University Hospital.

Duke University Health System seeks to hire an experienced Registered Nurse who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together
. Our team is active in delivering exemplary care for each patient to ensure an excellent patient experience, every time. Our Duke Health culture commitments are:
Put People First, Be Clear and Empower, and Adapt to Improve.

The Critical Care Nursing Float Pool team provides patient care and support for a variety of patients on our Critical Care units. Nurses in this department would work as part of a multidisciplinary team and have the opportunity to participate in rounds on their patients.

ICU nurse to patient ratios are 1:1 or 1:2 based on acuity and the units are staffed with a charge nurse and Health Unit Coordinator 24/7. According to Health System needs, may also float to intermediate/stepdown areas throughout the hospital with a 1:3-1:4 ratio based on acuity.

Ideal candidates will have a passion for teamwork, demonstrate accountability, and have an appreciation for family‑centered care.

In the Float Pool, it is embedded in our staff to "rise to the challenge and adapt to situations." Due to the extensive training received in each area, our staff continue to be clinical experts, offering a broad skill set and range of knowledge throughout the various patient populations. Unlike other health systems in the area, Duke offers the same benefits to Float Pool staff as unit dedicated staff.

The float pool offers a dynamic opportunity for a wide range of experiences in order to build your career.

As a Clinical Nurse I in Duke University Health System, you will plan and provide professional nursing care for patients in accordance with the medical and nursing plans of care and established policies and procedures. Provide nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.

• 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.
• Monitor and initiate corrective action to maintain the environment of care including equipment and material resources.
• Participate in own…