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About Duke Regional Hospital
Pursue 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.

Relocation assistance up to $8,000 available for Nurses relocating greater than 50 miles to Durham, NC. $15,000 Commitment Bonus (4 equal payments every 6 months)

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Registered Nurse (Experienced) – Duke Regional Hospital-Operating Room

Duke University Health System is seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) to join the surgical services team at Duke Regional Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative, high‑performing perioperative environment while supporting Duke’s mission of Transforming Lives, Transforming Care

About the Operating Room

The Duke Regional Hospital Operating Room is a dynamic and growing perioperative unit supported by a dedicated team of approximately 50 experienced OR nurses, along with skilled Surgical Technologists and Surgical Attendants. Our team delivers exceptional surgical care across:

13 Operating Rooms
2 Procedure Rooms
1 Cystoscopy Room

This environment provides exposure to a broad range of surgical specialties and supports professional growth through cross‑training and collaboration.

Surgical Services Include

General Surgery (open and laparoscopic)
Vascular Surgery
Orthopedics
Plastic Surgery
Neurosurgery
Ophthalmology & Head/Neck (OHN)
Gynecology
Robotic Surgery
Urology

This diverse specialty mix allows nurses to continuously expand their skill set while working alongside highly engaged interdisciplinary teams.

Become part of a unit where:

Collaboration is strong
Professional development is encouraged
Every team member contributes to safe, exceptional patient care
Your work directly supports lives saved every day

Join the OR team that makes Duke Regional Hospital a great place to grow your surgical career and make a meaningful impact—every single day.

Job Summary

The Operating Room Registered Nurse provides comprehensive, patient‑centered perioperative care in alignment with the DUHS Professional Practice Model. The RN is responsible for delivering and coordinating direct and indirect nursing care using the nursing process to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

Planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for surgical patients
Providing advanced and specialized perioperative nursing care
Participating in clinical ladder advancement, education, committees, and quality initiatives
Ensuring compliance with all hospital policies, regulatory standards, and professional nursing practice requirements
Maintaining respectful, collaborative relationships with patients, families, and care team members

Schedule

Orientation: Monday–Friday, five (5) 8‑hour day shifts (6:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.)
Post‑orientation: Monday–Friday, three (3) 12‑hour shifts (6:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m.)
On‑call, holidays, and weekends are required as needed
Schedule subject to change based on unit needs

Required Qualifications

Education

Graduation from an accredited Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN), Nursing Diploma, or higher is required
Nurses without a BSN must enroll in an approved BSN program within 2 years of hire and complete it within 7 years

Experience

Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
1+ year of Operating Room experience preferred
Scrub and/or circulating experience required

Licensure & Certification

Current RN licensure in North Carolina or a compact RN license required
BLS certification (or higher) required
Professional specialty certification preferred

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