Registered Nurse, RN - 7100 Cardiology Stepdown Unit (Rotating Shifts)

2 months ago
Durham, North CarolinaUp to $25,000Full TimeCardiology

Job Description

About the Role

Join Duke Health as a Registered Nurse, RN - 7100 Cardiology Stepdown Unit (Rotating Shifts) 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 onthe 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 Health in United States.

Key Skills

Clinical JudgmentCritical-ThinkingPatient-Centered CareInterdisciplinary CollaborationNursing ProcessAssessmentPlanningImplementationEvaluationCommunicationPatient EducationSupervisionQuality ImprovementRegulatory ComplianceProfessional Accountability
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Nurse, RN - 7100 Cardiology Stepdown Unit (Rotating Shifts) at Duke Health 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 Health 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-Centered Care, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Nursing Process, Assessment, Planning, Implementation. 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, addressing the physical, emotional, and educational needs of diverse cardiology stepdown patients using the nursing process. This role involves serving as a clinician and leader by advocating for patients, supporting interdisciplinary tea...

Benefits package: $15,000 Commitment Bonus, Up to $25,000 Nurse Loan Forgiveness, Relocation Assistance, Tuition Assistance, Career Advancement Pathways. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Duke Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Durham, North Carolina
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Benefits & Perks

$15,000 Commitment Bonus
Up to $25,000 Nurse Loan Forgiveness
Relocation Assistance
Tuition Assistance
Career Advancement Pathways
2.2

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Protective Factors (1)

Supportive environment (Culture alignment key)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

2mo ago

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