Perioperative
RN careers
Join the perioperative team that's advancing health together
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 as well as 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 commitment bonus of up to $15,000.
Relocation Assistance: Up to $8,000 in relocation assistance is available for experienced registered nurses. Team members using the program also get access to a dedicated relocation website that let's them research the area attractions, services, and neighborhoods.
Pay Premium: Registered nurses can receive up to a 10% OR pay premium, in addition to base pay.
Tuition Assistance: All team members at Duke Health can receive reimbursement of tuition for up to three classes per semester (limit nine per calendar year). Up to $5,250 per calendar year is covered after six months of full-time employment.
In addition, nurses can take advantage of the RN Tuition Assistance Program, which contributes up to 90% of Duke University School of Nursing tuition for select master's degree, post master's degree certificates, or a doctorate of nursing practice degree. This benefit is available after three years of full-time employment.
Nurse Loan Forgiveness: Duke Health supports the education and professional growth of nurses through the Nurse Loan Forgiveness Program by providing financial assistance to newly hired registered nurses with outstanding pre-licensure nursing school student loans. Eligible RNs employed in a benefit- eligible position of 0.75 FTE or greater (30+ hours per week) may receive up to $25,000 in nursing school student loan reimbursement, paid incrementally over a three-year period.
Nurse Residency Program: Every new graduate nurse who joins us is automatically enrolled in the 12-month paid Nurse Residency Program that mixes both foundational and specialty education in 13 tracks. With guidance from dedicated nurse educators, participants gain hands-on training and didactic instruction that strengthens clinical skills, reinforces decision-making, and promotes confidence at the bedside all while forming lasting professional relationships.
Nurse Loan Forgiveness for Watts College of Nursing Students: Watts College of Nursing students who commit to a nursing role at Duke Health may qualify to have their tuition loans forgiven for up to two semesters. One year of full-time Duke Health employment is required for each semester of loan forgiveness.
Friends of Nursing Program: A recognition program that awards 38 nurses $1,000 toward nursing education, professional development, and conference presentations. Friends of Nursing also presents Nursing Grand Rounds for continuing education to improve patient care.
Nursing Career Ladder: This program helps advance team members' nursing careers with promotion up to level IV.
Continuing Education Credits: All new graduate and experienced nurses are supported by Duke Health in their pursuit of learning with a free HealthStream account. This offers asynchronous courses that provide RNs the opportunity to advance their knowledge in a topic of interest to them/their practice while earning continuing education (CE) credits.
Certification Bonus: Nurses can receive $1,000 for initial certification and $750 for renewal. Leaders can elaborate on qualifying certifications for their units.
Team Member Referral Program: Team members can receive monetary bonuses and prizes for referring prospective team members to Duke Health.
In addition to these incentives and benefits, Duke Health invests in team members with comprehensive benefits through our Total Rewards Program.
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