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How much do weekend chaplain jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for weekend chaplain in Raleigh, NC is $61,811.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,100.00 and $77,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Weekend Chaplain, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Weekend Chaplain, you generally need a background in theology or divinity, ordination or endorsement from a recognized faith group, and experience in pastoral care. Familiarity with spiritual assessment tools, electronic documentation systems, and crisis intervention protocols is often required. Compassion, active listening, and cultural sensitivity are essential soft skills for providing meaningful support to individuals and families during difficult times. These skills ensure that chaplains can offer effective spiritual guidance and emotional care in diverse and sensitive healthcare or institutional environments.

How does a Weekend Chaplain typically balance pastoral care responsibilities with administrative duties during weekend shifts?

Weekend Chaplains often juggle direct spiritual support—such as visiting patients, leading worship services, and counseling families—with essential administrative tasks like documenting visits and coordinating with other care team members. Since weekends can bring unique challenges, such as limited staff and urgent needs, effective time management and clear communication are key. Chaplains also collaborate closely with nurses, social workers, and on-call physicians to ensure holistic care for patients and families. This role requires adaptability and the ability to prioritize needs in a dynamic environment.

What is the difference between Weekend Chaplain vs Hospital Chaplain?

AspectWeekend ChaplainHospital Chaplain
CredentialsTypically requires a religious degree or certification, pastoral trainingRequires similar credentials, often with clinical pastoral education (CPE)
Work EnvironmentReligious settings, community events, sometimes hospitals or prisonsHospitals, healthcare facilities, patient rooms
Employer & IndustryReligious organizations, community services, some healthcare settingsHospitals, healthcare systems, medical facilities
Search & ComparisonOften compared for spiritual support roles outside hospitalsMore clinical, patient-focused spiritual care

Weekend Chaplains and Hospital Chaplains both provide spiritual support, but they differ mainly in work environment and focus. Weekend Chaplains often serve community or religious organizations during weekends, while Hospital Chaplains work directly within healthcare settings providing patient-centered spiritual care. Both roles require similar credentials, but their settings and daily duties vary significantly.

What are weekend chaplains?

Weekend chaplains are spiritual care providers who work primarily on weekends, offering emotional and spiritual support to individuals in settings such as hospitals, hospices, prisons, or the military. Their responsibilities often include conducting religious services, providing counseling, and supporting patients, families, and staff during times of crisis or need. Weekend chaplains may serve people of all faiths or offer specific denominational support, depending on the institution. They often work part-time or on a rotating schedule to ensure spiritual care is available outside regular weekday hours.
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Infographic showing various Weekend Chaplain job openings in Raleigh, NC as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 62% Full Time, and 38% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $61,811 per year, or $29.7 per hour.
Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Medical Oncology - Days

Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Medical Oncology - Days

Duke Health

Raleigh, NC • On-site

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago


Duke Health rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 247 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

328th of 877 rated healthcare providers


Job description

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 Raleigh Hospital, A Campus of Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with the Duke Raleigh Campus in Raleigh, North Carolina. With 204-beds, it is the third largest of the four Duke Health hospitals and offers a comprehensive array of services, including cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, advanced gastrointestinal, and wound healing care.

Duke Nursing Highlights:

  • Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization
  • Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses.
  • Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification.
  • Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nurses
  • Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle!
  • Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)

Duke Raleigh Hospital, A Campus of Duke University Hospital - North Pavilion 5200 (Medical - Surgical Oncology Unit) seeks to hire Registered Nurse who will embrace our mission ofAdvancing Health Together.

Experienced nurses qualify for a $15,000 Commitment Bonus!

Unit Summary:

NP 5200 is a 37-bed inpatient adult medical/stepdown oncology unit. Our main patient populations involve symptom management for oncology patients, administration of chemotherapeutic agents, and end-of-life care. Nursing care is provided in collaboration with other departments and disciplines including hospital medicine, surgical services, pharmacy, case management, social work, nurse navigators, dieticians, and chaplain services. The unit is also part of Duke Cancer Institute of Wake County, which provides comprehensive cancer treatment for patients in Wake County receiving care across the continuum of inpatient and ambulatory settings.

Work Hours & Shifts:

  • 12-hour shifts (7A to 7P)
  • Weekend expectation: up to 96 hours per 8-week schedule
  • Major holidays are assigned upon hire on a 3 year rotating schedule

Job Summary:

Plan and provide professional nursing care for patients in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures.

RNs with no previous oncology/chemo experience will be skilled to administer chemotherapy/immunotherapy within 6-8 months of hire. We offer didactic education and hands-on precepted orientation for chemotherapy/immunotherapy administration based on ONS/APHON guidelines, DUHS policies and procedures, and appropriate evidence in practice standards. RNs will complete the ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate Course within 24 months of initial chemotherapy/immunotherapy competency with DUHS.

Job Duties:

  • Plan and provide professional nursing care for patients in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing
  • Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
  • Assist other nursing personnel in the delivery of nursing care and act
  • Assist in the development and implementation of general policies and responses.
  • Provide direction and guidance in the proper use, care and control of as assignedwith physician orders and established policies and procedures to include collecting and analyzing patient data, developing and implementing nursing care plans, establishing interpersonal relationships with patients, evaluating nursing care given and communicating to proper personnel relevant facts about patients, action taken and patient as team leader or charge nurse for a group of patients or an entire unit material resources; appraise quality and effectiveness of material and equipment and report results to head nurse; maintain standards of cleanliness in assigned areas.
  • Observe activities of nursing staff and make recommendations to nursing management for improvement in the quality and effectiveness of nursing care givenprocedures designed to effect efficiency of operations.

Required Qualifications at this Level.

Experience

  • 1-2 years of nursing experience in a hospital or ambulatory setting preferred
  • All CNIs will be enrolled in and must complete the DUHS Nurse Residency Program within 12 months of hire.
  • CNIs are required to meet criteria set forth by the DUHS Nurse Residency Program within 18 months of hire to be promoted to CNII.

Education, Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification

  • 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
  • Nurses hired at Duke Health with a valid compact license are required to obtain their North Carolina nursing license within 90 days of their start date.
  • BLS required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse and NCA
  • Knowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing process
  • Knowledge of professional theory, practice, and procedure
  • Ability to assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients and their families.
  • Ability to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  • Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and others.
  • Ability to teach patients and families in accordance with the nursing plan of care.
  • Ability to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritize information, treatment, and follow-up.
  • Ability to document and communicate pertinent information using computer and/or paper documentation tools Ability to use fine motor skills.
  • Competent in BLS and/or other specialized life support requirements designated by work area or organization.
  • Ability to record activities, document assessments, plan of care, interventions, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient status.
  • Ability to use computer and learn new software programs.
  • Ability to navigate the entity to provide clinical care for patients.
  • Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking.
  • Ability to remain focused and organized.
  • Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to patients.
  • Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions
  • Working knowledge and completion of appropriate JCAHO and other regulatory requirements
  • Pre-employment Physical Capacity Testing Required

Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level

  • N/A

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.


Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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