Registered Nurse; RN - General Surgery Stepdown

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

Work Arrangement:
Regular or Temporary:
Regular

Requisition Number: 260785

Location:

Durham, NC 27710

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 1062 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)

Newly Hired Experienced RNs are eligible for a $15,000 commitment bonus

Relocation available for New and Experienced RNs

Duke University Health System - Duke University Hospital seeks to hire a new graduate Registered Nurse who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together.

The General Surgery & Trauma Stepdown Unit (3300) at Duke strives to provide exceptional care to acutely ill patients. We are a 31 bed stepdown unit with a patient population consisting primarily of abdominal and vascular surgeries, abdominal oncology as well as a variety of trauma patients. Our unit offers an opportunity to cultivate critical thinking in a fast‑paced environment that promotes team building and fosters learning.

The RNs in our unit aim to provide the highest quality care to our patient population while serving as patient advocates.

• Tracheostomy care and maintenance
• Wound care including wound management systems
• Ostomy care and maintenance and patient education
• Management of chest tubes and various drains
• Maintenance of a variety of collars, braces, and orthopedic devices
• Post‑operative monitoring and care
• Various pain management techniques including Patient Controlled Analgesic (PCA), Epidural pumps, Ketamine, and Lidocaine infusions.
• Foley catheter insertion, maintenance, and removal
• Nasogastric tube insertion, maintenance, and removal
• Central and Peripheral IV maintenance and removal
• Administration of oral, intravenous, and via tube medications
• Collection of laboratory specimens, including but not limited to blood and urine
• Cardiac telemetry monitoring
• Parenteral and Enteral nutrition administration
• Coordination of patient and family education
• 3 12 hour shifts (Straight Days and Straight Nights are available.)

Independently plan and provide professional nursing care for patients in accordance with physician orders 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 using 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…