Experienced Registered Nurse, Labor & Delivery/Mother Baby (Women's), Float Pool RN
Compensation
$5 /hr
Type
Full-time
Location
Durham, North Carolina
Posted
Oct 22, 2026
Requirements Summary
Candidates must hold a degree in nursing (Bachelor's, Associate's, or Diploma) and possess a current North Carolina or compact RN license. A minimum of twelve months of clinical experience in Labor/Delivery/Mother & Baby is required, along with BLS certification.
Core Responsibilities
The Registered Nurse will provide comprehensive nursing care, including patient assessment, planning, and evaluation within the Labor & Delivery and Mother/Baby units. They will also collaborate with the healthcare team, educate patients and families, and participate in clinical performance improvement activities.
Key Skills
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 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. The largest of the four Duke Healthhospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more. nlicensed care providers. Assist other nursing personnel in the delivery of nursing care. 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. Adheres to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies. 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 we will provide: Float Pool RN Premium of $5.00 per hour Employee Referral Program 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 Labor/Delivery/Mother & Baby 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 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.