Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiology Stepdown
Job Description
About the Role
Join Duke Careers as a Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiology 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 provide comprehensive nursing care that supports the physical, emotional, and educational needs of diverse patient populations.
- will serve as both a clinician and a leader—advocating for patients, supporting interdisciplinary collaboration, and contributing to a culture of excellence.
- must enroll in a BSN program within 2 years of hire and complete it within 7 years Licensure & Certification Current RN licensure with the North Carolina Board of Nursing OR compact RN license (NC licensure required within 60 days) BLS certification required (ACLS or other specialty credentials preferred depending on the unit) Professional specialty certification strongly preferred What You’ll Bring Strong clinical judgment and critical‑thinking skills Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Commitment to safety, quality, and patient‑centered care Organizational skills to prioritize and coordinate care effectively Desire to grow professionally through education, mentorship, and clinical advancement opportunities Why Join Duke Health? Magnet‑designated organization known for nursing excellence Tuition assistance and career‑advancement pathways Cutting‑edge clinical settings with leading‑edge technologies Highly collaborative interprofessional teams A culture that values diversity, equity, teamwork, and professional growth Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.
- provide comprehensive nursing care that supports the physical, emotional, and educational needs of diverse p.
Requirements
- Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging.
- Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes.
Benefits & Compensation
- Signing bonus: $15,000.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with Duke Careers in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiology Stepdown at Duke Careers a 2.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Cardiology registered nurse listings evaluated on our platform.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Cardiology — Registered Nurse Career Context
This Cardiology 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, Cardiology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $440k, with the typical range spanning $340k to $600k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Compensation Analysis
Stated compensation: Up to $25,000.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Durham, North Carolina.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Judgment, Critical Thinking, Patient Care, Assessment, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation, Communication. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Cardiology role.
Core responsibilities: The Registered Nurse will provide comprehensive nursing care supporting the physical, emotional, and educational needs of diverse patient populations using the nursing process. This role involves serving as a clinician and leader by advocating for patients, supervising care, and supporting interdisc...
Benefits package: $15,000 Commitment Bonus, Up to $25,000 Nurse Loan Forgiveness, Relocation Assistance, Tuition Assistance, Magnet-designated Organization, Career-advancement Pathways. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (1)
Supportive environment (Culture alignment key)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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