Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health Emergency Department

Duke Health

1 month ago

Durham, North CarolinaFull TimeEmergency Nursing

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Duke Health as a Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health Emergency Department 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

12 hour shifts Shifts Available: Night Shift (7p

7a) Knowledge, Skills, Education, and Experience Required: Previous work experience (1+ years) as a clinical nurse is required; at least one

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Night or evening shifts may be required.

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Key Skills

Nursing ProcessPatient CareSupervisionAssessmentPlanningImplementationEvaluationSpecialized Nursing CareCustomer ServiceBLS CertificationBehavioral HealthEmergency Department ExperienceCritical Care Experience

Requirements

A minimum of one year of previous work experience as a clinical nurse is required, with at least one year as a registered nurse needed for a CN2 role. Graduation from an accredited nursing program (ADN, Diploma, or BSN or higher) is mandatory, and those without a BSN must enroll within two years and complete it within five years.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health Emergency Department at Duke Health a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Emergency Nursing registered nurse listings evaluated on our platform.

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

Emergency Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

This Emergency Nursing 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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Durham, North Carolina.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Nursing Process, Patient Care, Supervision, Assessment, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation, Specialized Nursing Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Emergency Nursing role.

Core responsibilities: The Clinical Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing and supervising direct and indirect total nursing care, utilizing the nursing process to achieve departmental goals. This includes planning and providing advanced or specialized nursing care for patients guided by the DUHS Professional Practice mo...

Benefits package: Relocation Assistance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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