Duke University Health System
Experienced RN (Registered Nurse) - Inpatient Nurse Transport Team
Duke University Health System, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27703
Experienced RN (Registered Nurse) – Inpatient Nurse Transport Team
Join the Duke University Health System to provide 1:1 nursing care for non‑ICU patient transports, supporting the primary nurse while ensuring continuity of care.
About Duke University Hospital Duke University Hospital, Durham, North Carolina, is a nationally recognized institution with 1,062 patient beds, a regional emergency/trauma center, and advanced surgical facilities.
Duke Nursing Highlights
Duke University Health System is a Magnet organization.
Nurses are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina’s Great 100 Nurses.
The system was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties award for Nursing Certification Advocacy.
More than 6,000 registered nurses.
Quality of life: Living in the Triangle!
Relocation assistance (eligibility subject to review).
Unit, Shift, and Incentives
Intra‑hospital transport team delivering exceptional care for diagnostic or interventional tests.
Up to $15,000 commitment bonus for experienced RNs.
Up to $8,000 relocation assistance and access to a dedicated relocation website.
Loan forgiveness for qualifying nurses.
Work Hours & Shifts Must be able to work three shifts per week. No weekends required. Primarily daytime shifts (7 a.m. – 7 p.m.) with occasional nighttime coverage (7 p.m. – 7 a.m.) to meet PTO needs.
Job Summary As a Registered Nurse or Clinical Nurse II, you will provide direct and indirect total nursing care, assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. You will plan and provide advanced or specialized nursing care in line with the DUHS Professional Practice model, participate in the clinical ladder program, educational activities, departmental committees, and health‑related projects.
Key responsibilities include:
Delivering 1:1 nursing care during patient transports.
Maintaining the plan of care while patients are in transport.
Assessing patients, providing cardiac monitoring, medication administration, and other transport needs.
Ensuring the primary nurse can focus on their unit responsibilities.
Adhering to all local, state, and federal regulations and accrediting bodies.
Knowledge, Skills, Education, and Experience Required
Minimum 1 year of clinical nursing experience.
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher), Associate’s Degree in Nursing, or Nursing Diploma program required.
Nurses without a bachelor's degree must enroll in an acceptable BSN program within two years of hire and complete it within seven years.
Licensure, Certification or Registration Required
Current registration with the North Carolina State Board of Nursing or compact RN licensure.
BLS and ACLS certification (will be provided if hired).
Professional specialty certification preferred.
Essential Physical Job Functions Requires walking, lifting and other physical exertion. Ability to lift, push or pull 100 – 200 pounds, full range of motion, and transport patients in hospital beds to various locations.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider – Hospitals and Health Care
Equal Opportunity Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to 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 values diversity, collaboration, and innovation to foster a welcoming community.
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About Duke University Hospital Duke University Hospital, Durham, North Carolina, is a nationally recognized institution with 1,062 patient beds, a regional emergency/trauma center, and advanced surgical facilities.
Duke Nursing Highlights
Duke University Health System is a Magnet organization.
Nurses are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina’s Great 100 Nurses.
The system was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties award for Nursing Certification Advocacy.
More than 6,000 registered nurses.
Quality of life: Living in the Triangle!
Relocation assistance (eligibility subject to review).
Unit, Shift, and Incentives
Intra‑hospital transport team delivering exceptional care for diagnostic or interventional tests.
Up to $15,000 commitment bonus for experienced RNs.
Up to $8,000 relocation assistance and access to a dedicated relocation website.
Loan forgiveness for qualifying nurses.
Work Hours & Shifts Must be able to work three shifts per week. No weekends required. Primarily daytime shifts (7 a.m. – 7 p.m.) with occasional nighttime coverage (7 p.m. – 7 a.m.) to meet PTO needs.
Job Summary As a Registered Nurse or Clinical Nurse II, you will provide direct and indirect total nursing care, assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. You will plan and provide advanced or specialized nursing care in line with the DUHS Professional Practice model, participate in the clinical ladder program, educational activities, departmental committees, and health‑related projects.
Key responsibilities include:
Delivering 1:1 nursing care during patient transports.
Maintaining the plan of care while patients are in transport.
Assessing patients, providing cardiac monitoring, medication administration, and other transport needs.
Ensuring the primary nurse can focus on their unit responsibilities.
Adhering to all local, state, and federal regulations and accrediting bodies.
Knowledge, Skills, Education, and Experience Required
Minimum 1 year of clinical nursing experience.
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher), Associate’s Degree in Nursing, or Nursing Diploma program required.
Nurses without a bachelor's degree must enroll in an acceptable BSN program within two years of hire and complete it within seven years.
Licensure, Certification or Registration Required
Current registration with the North Carolina State Board of Nursing or compact RN licensure.
BLS and ACLS certification (will be provided if hired).
Professional specialty certification preferred.
Essential Physical Job Functions Requires walking, lifting and other physical exertion. Ability to lift, push or pull 100 – 200 pounds, full range of motion, and transport patients in hospital beds to various locations.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider – Hospitals and Health Care
Equal Opportunity Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to 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 values diversity, collaboration, and innovation to foster a welcoming community.
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