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Duke University

Private research university in Durham, NC

Registered Nurse - Pre/Postop

Part-TimePosted on 10/21/2026
No salary listed
Junior
Bachelor's, Associate's
Durham, NC, USA
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryNursing & Frontline Patient Care

About the job

Requirements
  • At least one year of previous work experience as a registered nurse is required for a Clinical Nurse II role.
  • Graduation from an accredited Bachelor's degree in Nursing or higher, Associate's degree in Nursing, or Nursing Diploma program is required.
  • Registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing or higher must enroll in an appropriate Bachelor of Science in Nursing program within two years of their start date and complete it within five years of their start date.
  • Current registration with the North Carolina State Board of Nursing as a registered professional nurse, or current compact registered nurse licensure to practice in North Carolina, is required.
  • Basic Life Support or higher certification is required.
  • Must be willing to train in both PreOp and PACU.
  • Must be available for four 10-hour shifts Monday through Friday, with flexible shifts between 5:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.; PreOp shifts begin at 5:30 a.m. and PACU shifts begin at 7:00 or 8:00 a.m. No weekends or Duke University Health System holidays are scheduled.
Responsibilities
  • Provide and supervise direct and indirect total nursing care responsibilities.
  • Use the nursing process—assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation—to achieve nursing department goals.
  • Plan and provide advanced or specialized nursing care for patients, guided by the Duke University Health System 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 within the scope of a registered nurse as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing.
  • Comply with applicable rules and regulations of local, state, and federal agencies and accrediting bodies.
  • Maintain respectful relationships and provide customer service.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with ophthalmic and orthopedic procedures is highly preferred.
  • Previous work experience as a clinical nurse is preferred.
  • Experience in surgical services or critical care is strongly preferred.
  • Professional specialty certification is preferred.

About the company

Duke University is a research university offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional education alongside interdisciplinary research and health care.

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