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Registered Nurse (RN) PACU-Duke Regional Hospital

Duke Careers·Durham, North Carolina

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 4 days ago
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About the role

The Clinical Nurse is responsible for providing and supervising direct and indirect total nursing care for patients in the PACU. This includes utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient goals within the DUHS Professional Practice model.

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 Regional Hospital Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which ranks as the number four hospital in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, according to U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke Regional Hospital is the second largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and diagnostic services, including orthopedics, weight-loss surgery, women's services, and heart and vascular services.

Clinical Nurse II – PACU

Duke University Health System- Duke Regional Hospital - PACU seeks to hire a Clinical Nurse II (Registered Nurse) who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together.

ICU, PACU or ED experience highly preferred.

Work Hours & Shifts

THREE, 12-hr shifts; Monday-Friday: On-call requirements discussed during interview

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 in guided by DUHS Professional Practice model 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 in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all.

Knowledge, Skills, Education, and Experience Required

  • Previous work experience (1+ years) as a clinical nurse is preferred; at least one year previous work experience as a registered nurse is required for a CN2 role.
  • Graduation from an accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher), Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program is required.
  • All registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) will be required to enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their start date and to complete the program within five years of their start date Licensure, Certification or Registration Required:
  • Current registration with North Carolina State Board of Nursing as a registered professional nurse OR current compact RN licensure to practice in the state of North Carolina required.
  • BLS (or higher) certification required.
  • Professional specialty certification (preferred).

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Requirements

Requires a nursing degree (ADN, BSN, or Diploma) and current RN licensure in North Carolina or a compact license, along with BLS certification. At least one year of experience as a registered nurse is required for the CN2 role, with ICU, PACU, or ED experience highly preferred.

  • associate degree
  • bachelor degree
  • Customer Service
  • Care Planning
  • Patient Assessment
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Nursing Process
  • Patient Evaluation
  • PACU Care

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Durham, North Carolina
Posted
Jul 24, 2026
Application
Employer website
DC

Hiring organization

Duke Careers

Duke Health Technology Solutions is a robust, specialized division of Duke University Health System dedicated to the development and management of enterprise IT systems. A 2018 Davies Award Recipient, Duke Health is nationally recognized for IT and information management as the...

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North Carolina nursing jobs often reflect steady demand in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings, especially for RNs who can provide age-appropriate care across patient populations. These roles are competitive because employers typically want an approved nursing-school graduate with a current North Carolina RN or Compact License and active AHA BLS certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your license status and BLS renewal before applying.

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