At Duke Health, our mission to advance health together inspires everything we do — from delivering world-class care to pioneering the future of healthcare innovation. As a Med-Surg nurse here, you’ll find more than just a job — you’ll discover a place where your voice matters, your growth is supported, and your ideas can spark real change.
Duke University Hospital’s Med-Surg innovation units — 2100, 3100, and 4100 at Duke North — are reimagining care delivery with cutting-edge technologies that improve outcomes and enhance the patient and team member experience. From smart rooms and automated signage to virtual family access and predictive fall-prevention tools, these units are shaping the future of nursing practice.
Here, you’ll do more than deliver exceptional care — you’ll be part of a team leading the next era of healthcare innovation, helping us transform how we care for patients, families, and each other.
Commitment Bonuses: Experienced registered nurses are eligible for a $15,000 commitment bonus in select units. Nursing assistants are eligible for a commitment bonus of up to $5,000 in select units.
Relocation Assistance: Up to $8,000 in relocation assistance is available to help experienced registered nurses with moving costs, if living 50 or more miles away from their designated Duke University Health System facility. Team members using the program also get access to a dedicated relocation website that let's them research the area attractions, services, and neighborhoods.
Tuition Assistance: Team members can receive tuition assistance of up to $5,250 per calendar year after six months of full-time employment to pursue further education.
In addition, nurses can take advantage of the RN Tuition Assistance Program, which contributes up to 90% of a benefits-eligible nurse's Duke University School of Nursing tuition for select master's and doctorate programs after three years of full-time employment.
Nurse Loan Forgiveness: Eligible nurses who work in Duke's three hospitals and associated ambulatory clinics, procedural areas, Duke HomeCare & Hospice, and Duke Primary Care can receive up to $25,000 for outstanding student loans for pre-licensure nursing education.
Career Ladder: This program helps advance team members' clinical careers through promotion.
Back-up Care Service: 10 annual days of back-up care at discounted rates using Bright Horizons' network of caregivers who provide temporary care when team members have a disruption in their regular care. Team members can use these 10 days either in-home for both child and adults for $6 per hour, or at a Bright Horizons center at $15 per child per day or $25 per family.
Additional Bonuses: Team members can receive additional bonuses for continuing education certifications and for referring prospective team members to Duke Health.
In addition to these incentives and benefits, Duke Health invests in all full-time team members with comprehensive benefits through our Total Rewards Program.