Cardiovascular Pediatric ICU Registered Nurse
Durham, NC
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Durham, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Facility Type: Hospital setting
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: Yes
• Orientation: Bi-weekly sessions
• Local candidates within 75 miles considered

Experience & Licensure Requirements

• Minimum Years of Experience: 2 years (highest requirement)
• Specialty Experience: PCICU experience strongly preferred; NICU, Pediatric Stepdown, and Pediatric RNs also considered
• Licensure: North Carolina or Compact nursing license in hand

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Flu vaccination required (no exemptions or declinations accepted)

Additional Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
• Immunizations: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Polio, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel within 30 days of start
• Background checks including SSN trace, education verification, and sanction lists within 90 days of start
• Two professional references from employment within the last 12 months (at least one supervisor)
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Employment application with 7 years of work history

Work Environment & Other Details

• Flu vaccines are mandatory with no exemptions allowed
• Candidates must be prepared to float to other units as needed
• First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply
• Local candidates within 75 miles are eligible for local rate consideration

Orientation & Onboarding

• Orientation occurs bi-weekly
• Completion of online modules prior to orientation is required
• Competency exams and unit-specific training required
• Setup of a facility-specific guest account prior to clearance is mandatory

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit prior travel experience required

This position is ideal for Registered Nurses with at least 2 years of experience, preferably with PCICU or pediatric nursing backgrounds, who are flexible with floating and weekend shifts, and who meet all licensure, certification, and health requirements.