NICU Registered Nurse
Durham, NC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Durham, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 1 year of Registered Nurse experience
• Licensure: North Carolina or Compact nursing license in hand
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Work Schedule:

  • Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
  • Floating required
• Orientation: Bi-weekly
• Additional Requirements:

  • Flu vaccination is mandatory; no exemptions or declinations accepted
  • Local candidates within 75 miles are acceptable
  • First-time travelers are welcome

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Must be completed within 90 days of start
  • Includes SSN trace, county searches for past 7 years, sex offender, international searches (if applicable), education verification, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 12 months
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine every 10 years
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella vaccinations 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 (no instant tests)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required for new candidates starting October through March (no exemptions)
  • Polio vaccine or signed attestation
• References:

  • Two professional references from employment within the last 12 months, at least one must be a supervisor
• Employment Application: Required with 7 years of work history

Additional Notes

• Candidates must set up a Duke Guest Account prior to clearance to access orientation and work systems
• Competency exams and unit-specific training required
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training provided during orientation (valid for 2 years)
• Skills checklist must be updated annually
• Candidates must complete all required online modules prior to orientation
• Candidate background and credential verifications must be current and compliant with Duke Health standards

Summary

This is a travel/contract Registered Nurse position in Durham, NC requiring at least 1 year of RN experience, NC or Compact license, and certifications in BLS and PALS. The role includes weekend shifts every other weekend and floating responsibilities. Flu vaccination is mandatory with no exemptions. Comprehensive background checks, health screenings, and documentation are required prior to start. Orientation is bi-weekly, and candidates must complete all required training and competency exams. Local candidates within 75 miles and first-time travelers are welcome.