Clinical Nurse II- Orthopaedics
Duke University Health System
Morrisville, North Carolina
Health system employer
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Posted Aug 11, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 14, 2026
What the posting states
- Shift
- Days
- Weekends, holidays, call
- The schedule for this position is day shifts, Monday-Friday, with no weekends or holidays.
About this role
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Certifications
Requirements
- RN License (North Carolina or Compact)
- Work requires graduation from an accredited Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program. 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 Exception: Registered nurses hired between July 1, 2014 and April 11, 2021 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 program within seven years of their start date. Registered nurses hired before July 1, 2014 are not required to enroll in a BSN program to remain in this job classification. Twelve months of appropriate clinical experience is required. Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. BLS required. Job Schedule
About the employer
Duke University Health System (DUHS) is the employer for this Registered Nurse position located in Mooresville, North Carolina, with the role based at Duke Regional Hospital. The hospital features a 28-bed Surgical Unit within its General Surgery/Bariatric department, providing care…
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 Morrisville, NC
Morrisville sits in the heart of North Carolina's Research Triangle, offering nurses easy access to major healthcare systems in nearby Raleigh and Durham. This compact suburb blends small-town feel with big-city convenience, thanks to its location near RDU Airport and a growing, diverse community.
- State price level · North Carolina
- 94.3
- 6% below the national average
- Median gross rent
- $1,858/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
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- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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