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Ortho Trauma (MSK) New/Experienced RN

Duke Health logoDuke HealthDurham, NCFull timePosted 3w agoStill open, checked every night

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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open registered nurse jobs in North Carolina post a median of $47.75 an hour, the middle half $41–$47.75, across 946 jobs that state their pay. Registered nurses employed in North Carolina earn a median of $40.56 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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Workplace injuries

Duke Regional Hospital in Durham reported 119 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 3,955,243 hours worked: 6.0 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. 5 of them describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.

Medicare rating of Duke Regional Hospital

Medicare gives Duke Regional Hospital 5 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; North Carolina's hospitals average 3.3). 80% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · North Carolina hospitals by rating.

What this hospital paid

By Duke Regional Hospital's report to Medicare, its registered nurse hours averaged $56.34 an hour in 2022 pay periods, its own and contract staff together, before benefits, against $58.67 an hour across North Carolina's hospitals. An average over every such hour, not this job's pay: the posting states its own. What North Carolina hospitals pay nurses.

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About the job

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)

Registered Nurse – NEW GRAD or Experienced RN – Duke University Hospital – All Shifts

Duke University Health System- Duke University Hospital seeks to hire an E xperienced Registered Nurse or a NEW GRAD who will embrace our mission of Advancing Health Together.

Department Profile

The 11 DCT Ortho/ Musculoskeletal Trauma Step down Unit at Duke University Hospital is comprised of a 16 -bed Musculoskeletal Trauma Specialty Step down unit in the Brand new Duke Central Tower at Duke University Hospital’s main campus. Our team is active in delivering exemplary care for each patient to ensure excellent patient experience, every time.

Work Hours & Shifts

Full Time: 12 hour Shifts (7A to 7P Days) or (7P to 7A Nights) with weekend rotations

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

  • Previous work experience (1+ years) as a clinical nurse is required for CNII.
  • 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 seven 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.
  • BLS (or higher) certification required.
  • Professional specialty certification (preferred).

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.

From Duke Health's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About Duke Health

Duke Health is the academic health system of Duke University, based in Durham, with four hospitals, 110 (source: Duke Health, Facts & Statistics) primary care and specialty clinics in central and eastern North Carolina and about 26,278 (source: Duke Health, Facts & Statistics) full-time health system employees. Source: Duke Health, Facts & Statistics

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