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New Grad Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Float Pool RN

Duke University
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Aug 2025
💰 $25,000/yr

About the role

Float Pool RN Premium of $5.00 per hour

 

Shift Information

 

Full Time Day/Night Rotating Shifts: 3, 12-hour shifts with varying weekends

 

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 Duke Health's four hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Duke Nursing Highlights:

 

  • Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization
  • Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses.
  • Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification.
  • Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nurses
  • Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle!
  • Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)

 

Registered Nurse (New Grad RN)

 

Duke University Health System Float Pool 

 

Located in Various Units at Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, and Duke Raleigh Hospital, a Campus of Duke University Hospital

 

Duke University Health System seeks to hire an experienced Registered Nurse who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together. Our team is active in delivering exemplary care for each patient to ensure an excellent patient experience, every time.

 

The Duke University Health System Nursing Float Pool team provides patient care, support and cares for a variety of patients on our Medical Surgical units. Nurses in these units would work as a part of a multidisciplinary team and have the opportunity to participate in rounds on their patients. 

 

  • Nurse: Patient ratio averages 1:3 through 1:6 dependent on acuity and the unit is staffed with a standing charge nurse and Health Unit Coordinator 24/7.  Nursing Care Assistants are on the unit 7a-7p and 7p to 7a.

 

  • Ideal candidates will have a passion for teamwork, demonstrate accountability and have an appreciation for family-center care. 

 

What you will do

 

In the Float Pool, it is embedded in our staff to “rise to the challenge and adapt to situations.”  Due to the extensive training received in each area, our staff continue to be clinical experts, offering a broad skillset and range of knowledge throughout the various patient populations.  Unlike other health systems in the area, Duke offers the same benefits to Float Pool staff as Department dedicated staff. The float pool offers a dynamic opportunity for a wide range of experiences in order to build your career.

 

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 you will need

 

  • Graduation from an accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (or higher) OR Associate's Degree in Nursing OR Nursing Diploma program.

 

  • 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 Carolin

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