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Registered Nurse (RN)- PreOp-Davis Ambulatory Surgery Center-40hrs

Duke CareersDurham, North CarolinaPosted Aug 14, 2026

Compensation

Not listed

Type

Full-time

Location

Durham, North Carolina

Posted

Aug 14, 2026

Requirements Summary

Candidates must have at least one year of experience as a registered nurse and hold a valid North Carolina RN license or compact license. A degree in nursing (Associate's, Bachelor's, or Diploma) and BLS certification are required.

Core Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing and supervising direct and indirect nursing care using the nursing process to achieve departmental goals. They will plan and provide specialized care for patients while participating in clinical committees and research projects.

Key Skills

Registered NursePreoperative NursingPACUCritical CarePatient AssessmentNursing ProcessBLS CertificationClinical NursingSurgical ServicesPatient CareTeamworkCustomer Service

Company Information

  • Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting
  • Company Size: 501-1,000 employees
  • Type: Educational

Government Experience

  • Federal Government Experience: federal agencies
  • Government Experience Preferred: federal agencies

Full 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 Regional HospitalPursue your passion for caring with Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, North Carolina. With 388 beds it is the second largest of Duke Health's four hospitals and offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and diagnostic services, including orthopedics, weight-loss surgery, women's services, and heart and vascular services Clinical Nurse – Davis Ambulatory Surgery Center Preop/PACU  Duke University Health System seeks to hire a Clinical Nurse II who will embrace our mission of Transforming Lives Transforming Care.   Preferred Qualifications – Recent critical care experience; PreOp/PACU experience preferred   Shift: Monday - Friday, Full-Time ; No weekends, no holidays, no call.   The Davis Ambulatory Surgery Center affiliated with Duke Regional 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 Clinical 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 Clinical 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.   Knowledge, Skills, Education, and Experience Required: * Previous work experience (1+ years) as a clinical nurse is preferred; at least one year previous work experience as a registered nurse is required for a CN2 role. * Graduation from an accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher), Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program is required. o 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   Licensure, Certification or Registration Required: * Current registration with 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 (or higher) certification required.     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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