Cardiovascular Pediatric ICU RN
Durham, NC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Durham, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in specialty (PCICU experience strongly preferred; NICU, Pediatric Stepdown, and Pediatric RNs also considered)
• Licensure: North Carolina or Compact license required and must be in hand
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required (First-timers OK)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: Yes
• Orientation: Bi-weekly
• Local candidates within 75 miles considered

Key Job Requirements

• Flu vaccination is mandatory; no exemptions or declinations accepted
• Must be able to work weekends every other weekend
• Floating between units is required
• Candidates must have all required certifications and licensure prior to start

Required Documentation & Compliance

• I9 or Attestation
• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card (if used for I9)
• Background checks within 90 days including:

  • SSN Trace, Counties, Alias, Nationwide, Sex Offender, International (if applicable)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM
  • HHS/OIG
  • Education Verification (for certain specialties)
• OFAC Sanctions List Search within 30 days of start
• Physical Exam within 12 months of start
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray within 12 months (with specific requirements for positive history)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination every 10 years
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella vaccination or positive antibody titers (no exemptions)
• Hepatitis B titer, vaccine series, or declination
• Varicella vaccination or positive titer (boosters required if low/equivocal)
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination for 2025-26 (mandatory for new candidates starting Oct-Mar; no exemptions)
• Polio vaccine or signed attestation

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references from employment within the last 12 months (at least one supervisor)
• Employment application with 7 years of work history
• Annual skills checklist update
• Competency exams and unit-specific competency testing required
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training provided during orientation (valid for 2 years)
• Pass/Fail testing for EKG/Medication knowledge (not required for RRTs)
• Duke Guest Account setup required prior to clearance for access to orientation and work systems

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) recommended (AHA only)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) recommended (AHA/AAP only)
• Chemotherapy certification if applicable
• Specialty-specific tech certifications required where applicable (e.g., CT Tech, MRI Tech, Sonographer, Surgical Tech)
• CEUs required for Mammography Techs
• Acknowledgement of pass/fail testing required for all except RRTs

Notes

• Candidates with less than a 30-day gap between previous Duke assignments may have some documentation requirements waived or accepted on file
• Orientation includes online modules that must be completed prior to starting
• Candidate must complete all required documentation and clearances before starting
• Floating and weekend work are mandatory components of the role

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 can comply with strict vaccination and documentation requirements.