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

Job Summary: Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: Durham, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 1 year of nursing experience
• Licensure: North Carolina (NC) or Compact nursing license in hand
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (First-timers are welcome)
• Work Schedule:

  • Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
  • Floating required
• Local Candidates: Accepted within 75 miles

Orientation & Training

• Orientation sessions held bi-weekly
• Flu vaccination is mandatory; no exemptions or declinations accepted

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including SSN trace, county checks for past 7 years, sex offender, international searches (if applicable), education verification, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, OFAC sanctions list search
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (with specific protocols for positive history)
• Immunizations required:

  • Flu vaccine (seasonal, mandatory)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (vaccines or positive titers, no exemptions)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Polio vaccine or attestation
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel within 30 days of start (no instant tests)
• Two professional references from employment within last 12 months (one must be a supervisor)
• Employment application and skills checklist (updated annually)

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)
• Pass/fail testing on EKG/medication knowledge during orientation (not required for RRTs)
• All required documents must be current and compliant with Duke Health policies

This position is suitable for nurses seeking a travel/contract role with a reputable healthcare system in North Carolina, offering structured orientation and comprehensive compliance requirements.