Registered Nurse; Experienced RN - University Hospital - Cardiothoracic SDU; Rotating

Registered Nurse (Experienced RN) - Duke University Hospital - 3100 Cardiothoracic SDU (Rotating)

Work Arrangement:
On-Site

Requisition Number: 261494

Regular or Temporary:
Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Date:
Jan 18, 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

We are the largest of Duke Health’s four hospitals, with 1062 patient beds and comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center and an endo‑surgery center. The hospital is consistently ranked among the best in the United States.

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).

Clinical Nurse RN – Duke University Hospital 3100 Cardiothoracic Stepdown Unit

Duke University Health System seeks to hire an experienced Registered Nurse or a NEW GRAD who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together
.

Department Profile:

The 3100 Cardiothoracic Stepdown Unit at Duke University Hospital is comprised of 31 beds and provides care for adult patients transitioning from the Cardiothoracic ICU. Patients require high‑acuity care for diagnoses such as pre/post cardiothoracic surgery, coronary artery bypass grafts, heart valve repair and replacements, aortic and aneurysm repairs, wedge resections, lobectomies, heart transplants, lung transplants, and ventricular assist devices. The environment is fast‑paced, developing critical thinking skills while offering opportunities for professional growth.

Full Time: 7am‑7pm / 7pm‑7am 3‑12‑hour days and nights rotating shifts

• Straight shift option available after orientation for experienced nurses based on unit availability.

Job Summary:

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. You will deliver and supervise direct and indirect total nursing care, utilizing the nursing process (assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating) to achieve departmental goals. You will plan and provide advanced and/or specialized nursing care guided by the Duke University Health System Professional Practice model, participate in the clinical ladder program, educational activities, departmental committees, research projects, or other health–related projects as assigned, and support nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, provide and document professional nursing care, using the nursing process, in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures under the supervision of the team leader or charge nurse.
• Delegate tasks and supervise the activities of other licensed and unlicensed care providers.
• Assist other healthcare personnel in the delivery of patient care.
• Maintain the environment of care, including equipment and material resources. Prioritize work organization and identify resources available to assist in completing components of care in a timely manner.
• Participate in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs, and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings.
• Support the development of other staff and formal learners.
• Identify clinical or operational performance‑improvement opportunities and assist in performance‑improvement activities.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the described work.

Knowledge, Skills, Education, and Experience

Required:

• Previous work…