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

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Durham, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements

• Minimum Years of Experience: 1 year
• Licensure: NC or Compact license in hand
• Required Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Additional Skills: See job requirements & qualifications (implied clinical skills for RN)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (First-timer OK)
• Work Schedule:

  • Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
  • Floating: Yes
• Orientation: Bi-weekly
• Local Candidates: Accepted within 75 miles
• Health Requirements: Flu vaccine required; no exemptions or declinations accepted

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Must be completed within 90 days of start
  • Includes SSN trace, county checks for past 7 years, sex offender, international searches if applicable
  • Education verification required
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel within 30 days of start; instants not accepted
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 12 months
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Immunizations: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Polio, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Flu seasonal vaccination required for new candidates starting October through March
• References: Two professional references required from employment within last 12 months, at least one 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 during orientation.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training provided during orientation for applicable units.
• Candidates must complete required online modules prior to orientation.
• All required certifications must be AHA approved (e.g., ACLS, BLS, PALS).
• No exemptions allowed for flu vaccination.

This position is suitable for first-time travel nurses and local candidates within 75 miles. The role requires flexibility with weekend shifts every other weekend and floating assignments.