New Grad RN - Specialty Nurse Intern Program (SNIP) - Emergency Department

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Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States and is the number one hospital in North Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms, as well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Duke University Hospital's Emergency Department is now accepting applications to the Specialty Nurse Intern Program (SNIP) for the July 2025 Cohort!

 

Specialty Nurse Intern Program (SNIP)

This specialized training program at Duke University Hospital is for new graduate nurses interested in an Emergency Department career. It puts nurses in a structured, 26-week orientation that provides extensive clinical exposure combined with classroom lectures to help nurses better understand emergency services. A team of preceptors supports Specialty Nurse Intern Program (SNIP) trainees and engagement and support extend well beyond the formal six-month active program.

 

• Required Start Date: July 28, 2025 (RN license required before this date)
• This position is seeking: December 2024 to May 2025 Nursing School Graduates
• ​Virtual interviews for this position will be held on: March 4, 2025 from 3:30pm to 7:00pm EST (By invitation only following a phone screen. This is the only day to interview.)

Department Profile:
The Emergency Department at Duke University Hospital is comprised of 81 total beds including 18 Pediatric beds/36 Adult Monitored beds/8 Psychiatric beds/11 Evaluation beds/3 Consult beds/4 Triage beds/1 Sexual Assault Examiner Room/ and a dedicated central telemetry station . Our team is active in delivering exemplary care for each patient to ensure an excellent patient experience, every time.
 
Work Hours & Shifts: 

Full Time: Days (7a-7p) OR Nights (7p-7a)

 

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:

• Graduation from an accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher), Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program is required.
• 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 by start date.
• BLS (or higher) certification required.
• Professional specialty certification (preferred)

 

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