Registered Nurse II (RN) Ambulatory Clinic - Float Pool
Duke University Health System
Durham, North Carolina
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Posted Aug 27, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 31, 2026
What this means for you
It's a day shift — the busiest hours, the fullest crew, and your evenings back. Eight-hour shifts keep the days human-sized — rarer than it should be, and worth noticing.
What the listing says
- Shift
- Days · 8-hour
- Weekends, holidays, call
- No nights, No weekends, or call · No call
- Facility
- Magnet designated · Academic medical center
About this role
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Skills for this role
Certifications
Requirements
- RN
- compact RN
- RN experience is preferred
About the employer
The hospital features a 28-bed Surgical Unit within its General Surgery/Bariatric department, providing care across a diverse range of surgical specialties including general surgery, vascular, urology, colorectal, plastics, and bariatric patients. This breadth of patient types offers nurses exposure to…
What reviewers appreciate
- No prior experience required, making the position accessible to new graduate nurses
- Structured Nurse Residency Program (DUHS) required for CNIs within 12 months, indicating formal onboarding support
- Accepts compact RN licensure in addition to North Carolina licensure
What reviewers flag
- BSN required, which may exclude ADN or diploma-prepared nurses
- New graduates must complete the Nurse Residency Program within 12 months, adding a structured time-bound requirement
- Unit covers six distinct surgical specialty areas, which may demand broad and rapidly adaptable clinical knowledge
Living in Durham, NC
Durham blends Southern charm with a revitalized downtown anchored by the historic American Tobacco District. Home to Duke University Hospital and a thriving food scene, the Bull City offers nurses a welcoming place to land.
- Metro price level · Durham area
- 2% below the national average
- BEA index 97.6 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,508/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $81,619/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Worth asking
The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- Can you walk me through the base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for holiday and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load and staffing support handled day to day?
