Can I talk to a recruiter?

You can talk to a recruiter at recruiting events held around the country throughout the year. Click Here to see when a recruiter will be in your area. You can also chat with a recruiter on Tuesdays, 1 – 5 pm EST. You may also call 1.800.BE.A.NURSE (800-232-6877)

Do you employ non-U.S. citizens?

Yes, we employee nurses from overseas providing they meet our employment requirements and Federal regulations concerning working in the U.S. Additional information for International Candidates can be found here.

Where can I find a faculty position?

Faculty positions are listed with the School of Nursing. Click Here to see Faculty Positions.

What new graduate programs are available through Duke Medicine?

Clinical Nurse I (new graduate RNs)
Clinical Nurse I Specialty Nurse Internship Program (SNIP)
Clinical Nurse I Graduate: Engaged, Mastering, Succeeding (GEMS)
Clinical Nurse I New to the OR

For Unit specific information please click on Unit Profiles on the nursing website: www.dukenursing.org

What is Graduate: Engaged, Mastering, Succeeding or GEMS?

GEMS program is an information-packed, hands-on internship program for the new nurse that is paid and preceptor guided. In the GEMS program, the new graduate will rotate between multiple units in the track for a total of 8-12 weeks then move to the “home” unit at the end of that period for more specific unit orientation.

What is Specialty Nurse Internship Program or SNIP ?

Specialty Nurse Internship Program for new graduates.
Benefits of the Specialty Nurse Internship Program (SNIP) include:

• A structured 26 week orientation for newly graduated RNs.
• Extensive experience in a specialty orientation setting.
• Designated Program Coordinator that will provide additional residency
  and mentoring support.
• Structured orientation, classroom time and networking components
  to support clinical experience.

Does Duke offer an OR training program for new graduates?

A New to the OR training program is available for new graduate nurses. The program includes a 6 month orientation with classroom instruction and training working side by side with a preceptor in the OR. New graduate nurses must apply on-line at www.dukenursing.org to be considered for the program. The posting will walk you through the next steps and process to be considered to attend the open house. Once all applications are screened, selected applicants are invited to attend an open house. At the open house applicants have the opportunity to interview and shadow in the ORs. The program is offered one or two times a year based on need. When open house dates are determined, the position will be posted on-line as “New to the OR training program for a Clinical Nurse I”. We normally select 30 people to attend the open house and select 12-15 from each group.

Does Duke offer an OR training program for experienced nurses without any OR experience?

We do offer a New to the OR training program for experienced nurses without OR experience. It is a 6 month orientation that includes classroom instruction and training working side by side with a preceptor in the OR. All applications must be submitted on-line at www.dukenursing.org to be considered for the program. The posting will walk you through the next steps and process to be considered to attend the open house. Once all applications are screened, selected applicants are invited to attend an open house. At the open house applicants have the opportunity to interview and shadow in the ORs. The program is offered one or two times a year based on need. When the open house dates are determined, the positions will be posted on-line as the New to the OR training program for a Clinical Nurse II. We normally select 30 people to attend the open house and select 12-15 from each group.

Which hospitals participate in Graduate: Engaged, Mastering, Succeeding (GEMS) ?

Durham Regional Hospital and Duke Raleigh Hospital.

Which hospitals participate in Specialty Nurse Internship Program (SNIP) ?

Duke University Hospital

Which hospitals participate in the New to the OR Program ?

Duke University Hospital

I have applied for a specific position several times but have not been selected to interview, why is that ?

You may not meet the qualifications for the position and / or the manager’s preferences. Please read the job description as preferences may be indicated.

How can I contact a Nurse Recruiter?

Nurse Recruiters are available on "Live Chat" Tuesdays from 1:00pm - 3:00pm EST and Thursdays from 10:00am - 12:00pm (except on holidays). To access “live chat”, visit dukenursing.org, then click on “Click to Chat”.

When will new graduate positions post to the website?

Most Clinical Nurse I positions are posted during the months of October and November for December graduates, and between March and April for May graduates. The number of positions vary, and are dependent on the number of current RN vacancies. Continue to monitor the website for available Clinical Nurse I positions.

Does Duke employ non-U.S. citizens ?

Yes, we employee nurses form overseas providing they meet our employment requirements and Federal regulations concerning working in the U.S. You can find additional information on our website.

Does Duke offer any relocation assistance ?

Yes*, there are two options available to new employees hired into
full-time nursing positions (30-40 hrs/week).

Option 1: A taxable relocation allowance that you would receive 6-8 weeks after you start your new position. It is included as supplemental pay in your regular paycheck ($3000 allowance for out-of-state hires if you relocate to NC or $1500 allowance for in-state hires if you move at least 75 miles).

Option 2: Use one of our two moving companies to move you (the same amounts as above).

*Complete relocation guidelines can be obtained from the Nurse Recruitment office, and are subject to change.

I already applied on-line, how do I get an update on my application ?

To check the status of jobs you have applied to login back into the system and Click “Job submission status”.

I am a new graduate, can I apply to Clinical Nurse II positions ?

No, Clinical Nurse II positions require 12 months of nursing experience.

Is Duke one hospital or multiple hospitals?

Duke University Health System has 3 acute care hospitals. See the below summary of each:

Duke University Hospital, Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27710
Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center
Employees: 8,648            Number of beds: 924

Durham Regional Hospital, 3643 North Roxboro Road, Durham, NC 27704
Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center
NCNA Hallmarks of Healthy Workplaces Award: Endoscopy and PACU
Employees: 1,800            Number of beds: 369

Duke Raleigh Hospital, 3400 Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC 27609
Magnet Hospital and first hospital recipient of the NCNA Hallmarks of Health Workplaces Award
“100 Best Places to Work in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare
“Best Places to Work in the Triangle” by the Triangle Business Journal
Employees: 1,100            Number of beds: 186

When can I schedule an interview and can I shadow on the unit?

We continuously review submitted resumes and the candidates that are most competitive are contacted for interviews. A shadow experience may be scheduled as part of the interview process. Unfortunately, we are not able to interview every candidate that applies.

Where can I find more information on the types of nursing units with Duke Medicine?

For Unit specific information please click on Unit Profiles on the nursing website: www.dukenursing.org

I’m from out of town and will be in the area soon. Can I call and schedule an interview during that time?

When you submit your on-line resume, we encourage you to include a cover letter outlining your planned dates in the area. If you are a competitive candidate we will contact you arrange an interview time for you. To ensure we have adequate time to review your resume and coordinate an interview with a hiring manager, we recommend you submit your resume 2 weeks to 1 month in advance.