Duke Careers·Durham, North Carolina
Provide professional nursing care for adult patients undergoing advanced cardiac procedures, including pre-procedure preparation and post-procedure recovery. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe patient flow and maintain high standards of clinical documentation.
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Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility) General Description of the Job Class The Duke Cardiovascular Short Stay Unit (CVSSU) offers nurses the opportunity to care for adult patients undergoing a wide range of advanced cardiac procedures such as catheterizations, ablations, device placements, and structural heart interventions.
With 21 bays, nurses rotate through pre-procedure preparation, post-procedure recovery, and overnight observation, gaining hands-on experience with site management, discharge teaching, and specialized tools.
Collaboration is central to the unit, as RNs work closely with APPs, fellows, and a supportive team to ensure safe, efficient patient flow.
Nurses in CVSSU enjoy a dynamic environment that values flexibility, teamwork, and professional growth while maintaining a Monday–Friday schedule working primarily day shift with Duke-approved holidays off.
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.
Duties and Responsibilities of this Level 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 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 material resources.
Participate in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings.
Act as preceptor and support the development of other staff and formal learners.
Participate in the identification of clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities and in performance improvement activities.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Required Qualifications at this Level Education Work requires graduation from an accredited BSN program.
Requires graduation from an accredited BSN program and at least twelve months of appropriate clinical experience. Must hold a current or compact RN licensure in North Carolina and possess BLS certification.
Market context
North Carolina hospitals and cardiac programs often need experienced RNs for pre- and post-procedure short-stay units, where patient flow and recovery monitoring are central. These roles are competitive because they typically require a BSN, current North Carolina or compact RN licensure, BLS, and relevant clinical experience; relocation assistance may also be part of the package. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, and confirm your cardiac procedural experience aligns before applying.
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