Travel Outpatient Cardiology RN
Durham, NC
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse - Ambulatory/Cardiology (Travel/Contract)

Location: Durham, North Carolina
Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years, must have cardiology experience
• Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Patient Age Group: Adults and Geriatrics
• Licensure: North Carolina or Compact license required and must be in hand
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
  • Epic experience required
• Scrub Color: Any color allowed
• Weekend Requirement: No
• On-Call Requirement: No
• Orientation: Bi-weekly
• Flu Vaccine: Required, no exemptions or declinations accepted
• First-Timer: Yes, first-time travelers are accepted
• Local Candidates: Accepted within 75 miles

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Background Checks

• Must be completed within 90 days of start
• Includes SSN trace, counties lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years, alias searches, nationwide, sex offender, international (if applicable), education verification for certain specialties
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 90 days
• OFAC Sanctions List Search required within 30 days of start

Certifications & Verifications

• ACLS, PALS, NRP, CHEMO certifications as applicable (AHA/AAP only)
• Tech certification verification required where applicable (e.g., ARRT for CT Tech, MRI Tech, X-Ray Tech; NBRC for RRT; ARDMS or CCI for Sonographers)
• State license verification and NURSYS verification required for RNs
• Pass/Fail testing (EKG/Medication) required for all except RRTs, typically done at orientation
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) training provided during orientation (valid for 2 years)

Health Documents

• Physical exam within 12 months of start (latex allergy acceptable)
• Fit mask (N95 or equivalent) within 12 months for Radiology/Cardiology professions
• Immunizations required with no exemptions:

  • Flu seasonal vaccination (mandatory for new candidates during flu season Oct-Mar)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (vaccines or positive titers required)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Polio vaccine or attestation
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (with specific documentation if history of positive PPD)
• TB questionnaire updated annually
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted)

Facility Specific Requirements

• Duke Guest Account setup required prior to clearance to access orientation and work systems
• Competency checklist (CBO) must be completed within 3 weeks after start date
• Online orientation modules must be completed prior to orientation
• First Day Instructions (FDI) provided before orientation week
• References: 2 professional references required from employment within last 12 months, at least one supervisor
• Employment application and skills checklist required and must be updated annually

Summary

This is a travel/contract RN position in ambulatory cardiology requiring at least 2 years of cardiology experience, NC or compact RN license, BLS certification, and Epic experience. The role involves adult and geriatric patient care with a 1:5 ratio, no weekend or on-call requirements, and bi-weekly orientation. Compliance with extensive background checks, certifications, health documents, and facility-specific onboarding processes is mandatory. Flu vaccination is strictly required with no exemptions. Local candidates within 75 miles are also considered.