Registered Nurse (RN) - General Medicine

Duke

1 month ago

Durham, North CarolinaFull TimeInternal Medicine

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Duke Careers as a Registered Nurse (RN) - General Medicine 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

Delegate tasks and supervise the activities of other licensed and unlicensed care providers.

Assist other healthcare personnel in the delivery of patient care.

Participate in maintaining the environment of care including equipment and material resources.

Requirements

at this Level Education Graduation from an accredited Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (or higher), Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program is required.

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina.

Experience: No experience required.

Benefits & Compensation

Signing bonus: $25,000.

Student loan repayment assistance.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Duke Careers in United States.

Key Skills

Nursing ProcessPatient CareDocumentationDelegationSupervisionAssessmentCommunicationTeachingInfection ControlSafety PrecautionsBLSComputer SkillsPrioritizationWorkflow StreamliningContinuous Improvement

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Nurse (RN) - General Medicine at Duke Careers a 3.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Internal Medicine registered nurse listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Internal Medicine — Registered Nurse Career Context

This Internal Medicine position at Duke Careers is open to registered nurse candidates.

Registered Nurses have diverse career pathways from bedside care to telehealth triage, care coordination, and leadership roles with increasingly flexible scheduling options.

Nationally, Internal Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $275k, with the typical range spanning $210k to $370k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Durham, North Carolina.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Nursing Process, Patient Care, Documentation, Delegation, Supervision, Assessment, Communication, Teaching. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Internal Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: Registered Nurses are responsible for planning, providing, and documenting professional nursing care according to physician orders and established procedures under supervision. This includes delegating tasks, supervising other staff, assisting healthcare personnel, and participating in maintaining t...

Benefits package: $10,000 commitment bonus for experienced RNs, Relocation assistance, Up to $25,000 nursing loan forgiveness, Magnet organization, Quality of Life in the Triangle area. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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