Perioperative careers

At Duke Health, you'll find an environment pioneered by innovation and unwavering support from fellow team members and leaders, both inside and outside of the operating room.

Duke Health has more than 100 operating rooms across three award-winning hospitals in Raleigh and Durham and several ambulatory surgery centers — and with advanced imaging capabilities and opportunities for both routine and highly specialized procedures, you'll find countless opportunities to grow in your career. Explore perioperative opportunities and all that Duke Health has to offer. 

Incentives and Benefits Designed for You

Commitment Bonuses: Experienced registered nurses are eligible for a $15,000 commitment bonus. Experienced surgical technologists are eligible for a $10,000 commitment bonus.

Relocation Assistance: Up to $8,000 in relocation assistance is available for experienced registered nurses, and $3,000 in relocation assistance is available for experienced surgical technologists.

Pay Premium: Registered nurses and surgical technologists can receive up to a 15% OR pay premium, in addition to base pay. 

Tuition Assistance: Team members can receive tuition assistance of up to $5,250 per calendar year after just six months of full-time employment. 

Additional Bonuses: Team members can receive additional bonuses for certifications and for referring prospective team members to Duke Health. 

Registered nurses can also take advantage of the RN Tuition Assistance Program, which contributes up to 90% of a benefits-eligible nurse's tuition at the Duke University School of Nursing for select programs, as well as the Friends of Nursing recognition program, the Duke Health Nursing Career Ladder and more. 

In addition to these incentives, Duke Health invests in all full-time team members with comprehensive benefits through our Total Rewards Program.