New Grad RN – Emergency Department

Duke Careers

Clinical Nurse (RN) responsible for patient care in a patient-centered atmosphere. Providing total nursing care responsibilities in the Emergency Department at Duke Regional Hospital.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeDurham • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in patient-centered nursing care, utilizing the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient needs. Holds current RN licensure in North Carolina and BLS certification, with a commitment to ongoing education and professional development.

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Registered Nurse LicensureBLS CertificationPatient-Centered CareNursing ProcessPreceptorship in Emergency Department

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Hard Skills

Nursing Care ResponsibilitiesAssessment SkillsPlanning SkillsImplementation SkillsEvaluation Skills

Soft Skills

Customer ServiceInterpersonal SkillsTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

BLS CertificationNorth Carolina RN Licensure

Industry Keywords

Patient-Centered AtmosphereDUHS Professional Practice ModelClinical Ladder ProgramHealth Related ProjectsEmergency Department Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Make providing service your priority while caring for the whole person in a patient-centered atmosphere
Provide and supervise direct and indirect total nursing care responsibilities
Utilize 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 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
Actively participate in outstanding customer service and accept responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all

Requirements

What you’ll need

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) will be required to enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their start date
Knowledge, Skills, Education, and Experience Preferred: Preceptorship in a ED or clinical hours in an ED , EMT or Paramedic experience
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
BLS (or higher) certification required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to advance your career through bonuses for certifications and education
Self-scheduling in eight-week blocks to help find balance between professional and personal schedules
Enrolled in DUHS Nurse Residency Program within 12 months of hire