Experienced RN – Emergency Department (ED) | $20,000 Sign‑On / Relocation
AMN Healthcare on behalf of Duke Health
Durham, North Carolina
$32.87–$48.17/hr
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Last seen active Aug 3, 2026
What the posting states
- Base pay
- $32.87–$48.17/hr
About this role
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Requirements
- 1+ year as an RN required
- ED or Critical Care experience preferred
- NC RN or Compact RN license
- BLS required, specialty certs preferred
- BSN not required to start (2-5 year pathway if ADN)
- RN License (Required)
- ED or Critical Care: 1 year (Preferred)
Benefits
- $20,000 Commitment Bonus (4 equal payments over 24 months)
- Relocation up to $8,000
- Shift differentials available
- Opportunities for advancement
- Strong clinical ladder & advancement opportunities
- Supportive onboarding and preceptor programs
- Clear pathways into ICU, ED, Trauma, and specialty care
About the employer
You would be applying through AMN Healthcare for a placement at Duke Health in Durham, North Carolina. What we can stand behind today is the location and the employer name on the posting. Pay ranges, differentials, unit texture, scheduling rules,…
What reviewers appreciate
- Placement is tied to Duke Health in Durham, NC
- Work location is Durham, North Carolina
- Duke Health shows as an active nearby employer in market listings
What reviewers flag
- No usable pay data from our postings or public statements yet
- No unit, scheduling, float, or charge-opportunity details available
- No residency, tuition, loan, or career-ladder facts on hand
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
- 97.6
- 2% below the national average
- Median gross rent
- $1,508/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
On your path
Emergency is a first-year unit lane. Fellowships take new grads. The windows matter.
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- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, 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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