Registered Nurse (RN) Cardiothoracic Operating Room

Company: Duke Health
Location: Durham
Posted on: March 7, 2026

Job Description:

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. About Duke University Hospital Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of Duke Health's four hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more. Duke Nursing Highlights: - Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization - Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses. - Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification. - Duke University Health System has 6000 registered nurses - Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle! - Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility) Registered Nurse (Experienced) – Duke University Hospital - Cardiothoracic Surgery Operating Room Duke University Health System seeks to hire a Clinical Nurse II in our Cardiothoracic Operating Room Unit who will embrace our mission of Transforming Lives Transforming Care. The Cardiothoracic Unit at Magnet-designated Duke University Hospital has excellent opportunities for CTOR RNs to join our interdisciplinary team. With 57 total operating rooms, 18 surgeons and an interdisciplinary team of PAs, RNs, Surgical Technologists, Anesthesia Technicians, Surgical Attendants and Perfusionists, we perform multiple procedures on patients from pediatrics through geriatrics, including: CABGs Valves VADs Aortic aneurysms ECMO Pediatric congenital cases VATS Esophagogastrectomy Nissen Fundoplication The team is also responsible for covering all pediatric and adult ECMOs throughout the hospital, all pediatric chest wash outs, closures, PDAs, and open chest codes for adults. Among the world’s most comprehensive and respected heart programs, Duke Heart has pioneered many milestones that are now global standards of cardiac care. Our patients’ high survival rates, the number of heart procedures we perform and our comprehensive support services explain why we’ve been a top 10 program for the last 20 years. There’s no such thing as a typical day. If you want to learn something new every single day and work with a team that does everything in their power to get patients through surgery, come meet our team! Preferred Qualifications: One Year Cardiothoracic Operating Room Experience; scrub experience preferred. Job Summary: As a Clinical Nurse with Duke University Health System, you will make providing service your priority while caring for the whole person in a patient-centered atmosphere. The Clinical Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing and supervising direct and indirect total nursing care responsibilities. Utilizing the nursing process (assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating) in achieving the goals of the nursing department. Plan and provide advanced and/or specialized nursing care for patients in guided by DUHS Professional Practice model participate in the clinical ladder program, educational activities, departmental committees, research projects or other health related projects as assigned. Provide nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the scope of the RN as defined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. Adheres to all rules and regulations of all applicable local, state and federal agencies and accrediting bodies. Actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. Knowledge, Skills, Education, and Experience Required: Education Work requires graduation from an accredited BSN program. Exception: Registered nurses hired between July 1, 2014 and April 11, 2021 without a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or higher) are encouraged to enroll in an appropriate BSN program within two years of their start date but must complete the program within seven years of their start date. Registered nurses hired before July 1, 2014 are not required to enroll in a BSN program to remain in this job classification. Experience Twelve months of appropriate clinical experience is required. Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification Must have current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina. BLS required. 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. 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. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

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