About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare & Nursing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Responsibilities

This Nurse role with our confidential client supports direct patient care and contributes to safe, evidence-based clinical practice. Typical responsibilities include:

• Provide fundamental and advanced nursing care across patient populations, based on assigned grade/level
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
• Document care, interventions, and patient responses in medical records per policy
• Assist with patient transfers and safe handling; follow isolation and infection-control protocols
• Participate in quality improvement, professional development, and evidence-based practice initiatives
• Communicate clearly with patients, families, and clinical teams; escalate concerns appropriately

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Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet licensure and education standards required for clinical nursing practice in the U.S.:

• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a professional nurse (RN) in any U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or D.C.
• Graduate of an approved professional nursing program accredited by ACEN or CCNE; or foreign-educated nurses with a current, unrestricted registration and, when applicable, a recognized degree equivalency
• English language proficiency sufficient for safe patient care and documentation
• Ability to meet physical demands: standing/walking for extended periods, lifting/transferring patients/objects, manual dexterity, visual and auditory acuity
• Must complete annual Employee Health requirements (e.g., TB screening/testing)

Notes on appointment paths and exceptions:

• Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) exception may allow temporary appointment (120 days, extendable) for candidates actively pursuing licensure
• Multiple grade/level assignments (Nurse I Levels I–III, Nurse II, Nurse III) are determined by education, years of specialized experience, and demonstrated competencies

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Preferred Qualifications / Experience

• ADN, Diploma, BSN, MSN, or higher as specified for the target grade
• Relevant clinical experience matching the grade/level being recruited
• Evidence of leadership, professional development, and practice improvement for higher-level nurse roles

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Compensation & Employment Type

• Salary range (reported): $82,819 - $155,103 per year
• Employment type: Contract; Full time
• Location: Durham, NC

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What to Expect in the Role

• Work in a patient-centered environment serving a diverse population
• Potential exposure to infectious materials and occasional encounters with combative patients; must follow safety protocols
• Opportunities for career progression based on performance, education, and assessment of competencies

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Additional Notes

• This position follows applicable federal and state regulations for nursing licensure and professional practice.
• Grade/level definitions and dimension requirements are available through the client’s assessment process and policies.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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