Duke Careers·Durham, North Carolina
The Registered Nurse provides direct and indirect total nursing care for patients in the Operating Room using the nursing process. Responsibilities include planning specialized care, supervising nursing activities, and ensuring an excellent patient experience.
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Registered Nurse (Experienced) – Davis Ambulatory Surgery Center Operating Room - No Weekends, Call or Holidays Duke University Health System seeks to hire an Operating Room Registered Nurse who will embrace our mission of Transforming Lives Transforming Care.
Unit Profile The Davis Ambulatory Surgery Center affiliated with Duke University Hospital is comprised of 8 Operating Rooms providing multi-specialty services with a special focus on eye surgery.
We value flexibility and teamwork.
Our team is active in delivering exemplary care for each patient to ensure an excellent patient experience, every time.
Job Summary: As a Registered 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 Registered 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.
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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.
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Requires at least one year of OR experience and a nursing degree (ADN, Diploma, or BSN), with a BSN required within five years of hire. Must hold a current North Carolina RN license or compact license and BLS certification.
Market context
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.