Registered Nurse (RN) - General Surgery / Trauma Stepdown

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Duke Health
11 days ago
Durham, North CarolinaFull TimeSurgeryinNot on LinkedIn

Job Description

About the Role

Join Duke Health as a Registered Nurse (RN) - General Surgery / Trauma Stepdown in United States. 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.

Key Responsibilities

  • will master skills such as: ● Tracheostomy care and maintenance ● Blood product administration ● Wound care including wound management systems ● Ostomy care and maintenance and patient education ● Management of chest tubes and various drains ● Maintenance of a variety of collars, braces, and orthopedic devices ● Polytrauma mobility ● Post-operative monitoring and care ● Various pain management techniques including Patient Controlled Analgesic (PCA), Epidural pumps, Ketamine, and Lidocaine infusions.
  • provide exceptional care to acutely ill patients.
  • provide the highest quality care to our patient population while serving as patient advocates.
  • develop the foundational skills required to excel in the nursing field while working within an extensive int.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

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Key Skills

Tracheostomy CareBlood Product AdministrationWound CareOstomy CareChest Tube ManagementOrthopedic Device MaintenancePolytrauma MobilityPost-operative MonitoringPain ManagementPCAEpidural PumpsIV MaintenanceTelemetry MonitoringEnteral Nutrition AdministrationPatient EducationCritical Thinking

Requirements

Candidates must have graduated from an accredited nursing program (ADN, Diploma, or BSN) and experienced nurses require at least one year of clinical experience. Licensure as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina and current BLS certification are mandatory for all applicants.
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About Duke Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Durham, North Carolina
2-5

Benefits & Perks

$15,000 Commitment Bonus
Up to $25,000 Nursing Loan Forgiveness
Relocation Assistance
Health Insurance
Dental and Vision
1.7

Burnout Score

Below Average

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

11d ago