Experienced RN - Labor And Delivery Unit

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 the four Duke Healthhospitals 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)
• $15,000.00 Commitment Bonus for Experienced RNs
• Relocation available for New and Experienced RNs up to $8,000
• Up to $25,000 student loan forgiveness

Duke University Hospital | Full-Time Nights (12-Hour Shifts)

At Duke University Hospital, every birth is a chance to change a family's story. We are seeking experienced Labor & Delivery Registered Nurses who are passionate about delivering exceptional care in a highly specialized, collaborative, and mission-driven environment.

As part of Duke Health, you will join a nationally recognized team dedicated to advancing health together through innovation, compassion, and clinical excellence.

The Duke Birthing Center provides exceptional care for more than 4,000 births annually and serves as a regional referral center for women with high-risk and medically complex pregnancies.

As a Level IV Maternal Care Center, our team specializes in caring for the most complex maternal and fetal conditions while delivering a personalized, family-centered birth experience.

Our unit features:

• 20 Labor & Delivery Suites
• 10-bed OB Emergency Department
• 3 Dedicated Obstetrical Operating Rooms
• 24/7 Maternal-Fetal Medicine Coverage
• In-house Obstetricians, Midwives, Neonatologists, and Anesthesia Providers
• Advanced maternal and neonatal technologies
• Strong shared governance and nursing leadership support

Whether supporting routine labor or responding to high-acuity maternal emergencies, you'll practice at the highest level of your nursing license alongside some of the nation's leading experts in maternal and neonatal care.

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive nursing care utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. The RN collaborates with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure exceptional clinical outcomes and patient experiences.

Responsibilities include:

• Delivering safe, evidence-based nursing care
• Coordinating care across the interdisciplinary team
• Supporting patients and families through labor, delivery, recovery, and obstetric emergencies
• Participating in quality, education, and professional practice initiatives
• Promoting an environment of respect, teamwork, and service excellence

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited BSN, ADN, or Diploma Nursing Program
• BSN strongly preferred. All registered nurses without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) are encouraged to enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their start date but must complete the BSN program within seven years of their start date.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of RN clinical experience required
• Labor & Delivery, Women's Services, Critical Care, Emergency Department, or Maternal-Child experience preferred

Licensure & Certifications

• Current RN License in North Carolina or Compact State License
• BLS Certification required

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions:

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

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Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh