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Duke Health

Registered Nurse, Gig B Nursing

Durham, NC · On-site

Registered Nurse (Experienced RN) - Gig B Nursing Duke University Health System Located in Various Medical Units at Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, and Duke Raleigh Hospital, a ...

Duke Health

Registered Nurse, Gig B Nursing

Durham, NC · On-site

Registered Nurse (Experienced RN) - Gig B Nursing Duke University Health System Located in Various Medical Units at Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, and Duke Raleigh Hospital, a ...

Duke Health

Registered Nurse, Gig A Nursing

Durham, NC · On-site

Registered Nurse (Experienced RN) - Gig Nursing Duke University Health System Located in Various Medical Units at Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, and Duke Raleigh Hospital, a Campus ...

Duke Health

Registered Nurse, Gig B Nursing

Durham, NC · On-site

Registered Nurse (Experienced RN) - Gig B Nursing Duke University Health System Located in Various Medical Units at Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, and Duke Raleigh Hospital, a ...

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Anoka, MN · On-site

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Registered Nurse, Gig B Nursing

Registered Nurse, Gig B Nursing

Duke University

Durham, NC • On-site

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

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6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 54 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

436th of 535 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Shift Requirements
2+ years experience for Gig B Position
16 hours per Month Commitment
No Holiday or Weekend Commitment
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
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States and is the number one hospital in North Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms, as well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.
Registered Nurse (Experienced RN) - Gig B Nursing
Duke University Health System
Located in Various Medical Units at Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, and Duke Raleigh Hospital, a Campus of Duke University Hospital
Duke University Health System seeks to hire an experienced Registered Nurse who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together. Our team is active in delivering exemplary care for each patient to ensure an excellent patient experience, every time.
The Gig Nursing team provides patient care, support and cares for a variety of patients. Nurses would work as a part of a multidisciplinary team and have the opportunity to participate in rounds on their patients.
Highlights:
  • Flexible Scheduling: Work when you want!
  • No weekend or holiday commitment!
  • Three tiers of pay, based on commitment level and experience.
  • Eligible for daily pay! No need to wait for pay day!
  • Eligible for shift differentials
  • Supportive Team: Be a part of a collaborative team that values your input, with access to ongoing support and training.

Qualifications:
  • Graduation from an accredited Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Associate's Degree in Nursing, or Nursing Diploma Program
  • Twelve months of appropriate clinical nursing experience is required in the area of expertise.
  • Current American Health Association BLS
  • American Heart Association ACLS within 6 months

What to expect:
  • Three locations in the Raleigh/Durham area- Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, and Duke Raleigh Hospital
  • Variety- float to specialty areas within your specialty, including but not limited to:
      • Emergency Services
      • Medical/Surgical
      • Critical Care
      • Cardiac Services
      • Oncology
  • Opportunities to expand your nursing skill set.
  • Most assignments are determined within two hours of shift start time.
  • Gig shifts are subject to cancellation based on flex down order.
  • Nurse: Patient ratio in adult medical and surgical areas averages 1:3 through 1:6 dependent on acuity.
  • Nurse: Patient ratio in adult ICU is typically 1:2
  • Support staff, including Nursing care Assistants and Health Unit Coordinators, 24/7

What you will do:
Due to the extensive training received in each area, our staff continue to be clinical experts, offering a broad skillset and range of knowledge throughout the various patient populations.
As a Clinical Nurse II in Duke University Health System, you will plan and provide professional nursing care for patients in accordance with the medical and nursing plans of care 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.
  • 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 a 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.

What you can expect:
  • Multitask in myriad ways - document assessments, plan of care, interventions, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient status, assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients, independently seek out resources, and work collaboratively. Educate patients and families in accordance with the nursing plan of care. Relationship management with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership, and others.

What you will need:
  • Graduation from an accredited Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (or higher) OR Associate's Degree in Nursing OR Nursing Diploma program.
  • Twelve months of appropriate clinical experience is required for Experienced Registered Nurses.
  • 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 seven years of their start date.

Licensure and Certification Required:
  • Current registration with the 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 Certification required

To learn more about the Duke Registered Nurse Float Pool, Visit: https://today.duke.edu/2022/10/nursing-float-pool-ready-answer-call
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.

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Duke is regarded as one of America's leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

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