Experienced Registered Nurse, Intermediate/Stepdown Units, Float Pool
About The Position
Duke University Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for its Intermediate/Stepdown Units Float Pool. This role offers the opportunity to expand clinical expertise across multiple specialties within Duke Health's Float Pool. The Float Pool provides support across Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, and Duke Raleigh Hospital. Nurses in this role will gain exposure to a wide variety of patient populations and work alongside top clinical teams. Duke offers full benefits and career advancement opportunities comparable to unit-based staff. Float Pool nurses are adaptable clinicians who thrive in dynamic environments, building advanced clinical capabilities and confidence through comprehensive cross-training and ongoing support.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited ADN, Diploma, or BSN program
- Minimum 1 year of recent RN experience (Intermediate/Stepdown or acute care preferred)
- Active RN license in North Carolina or compact state license
- BLS required
Nice To Haves
- ACLS
- NIH
- CPI
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care across Intermediate and Stepdown units
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and actively participate in patient rounds
- Manage patient assignments with ratios typically ranging from 1:3 to 1:6, based on acuity
- Utilize critical thinking to adapt care plans across different clinical settings
- Support a care environment staffed with Charge Nurses, Nursing Care Assistants, and Health Unit Coordinators
- Plan, deliver, and evaluate nursing care using the nursing process
- Delegate and supervise care team members appropriately
- Serve as a preceptor and mentor to peers and learners
- Participate in quality improvement and professional development initiatives
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory and professional standards
Benefits
- $5.00/hour Float Pool premium
- Competitive base pay and shift differentials
- Paid onboarding: ~1 week hospital orientation + ~3 weeks unit-based orientation
- Career Ladder advancement opportunities
- PTO accrual and comprehensive benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Up to $25,000 in Nurse Loan Forgiveness
- Tuition assistance and certification bonus
- Relocation assistance (for moves >50 miles)
- Employee referral bonus program
- Duke-funded pension plan (fully vested after 5 years)
- 403(b) retirement savings plan
- Ongoing professional development through Duke Continuing Education
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
