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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (CVPICU)

Location: Durham, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• PCICU experience is strongly preferred.
• Candidates with NICU, Pediatric Stepdown, or Pediatric RN experience who have PICU floating experience will also be considered.
• Weekend shifts required every other weekend.
• Floating between units required.
• Orientation occurs bi-weekly.
• Flu vaccination is mandatory; no exemptions or declinations accepted.
• Local candidates within 75 miles are eligible for a local rate.

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience in the specialty (Registered Nurse).

Licensure

• Must have a current North Carolina or Compact nursing license.

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA only
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)

Skills

• PCICU experience preferred; NICU, Pediatric Stepdown, or Pediatric RN with PICU floating experience acceptable.

Work Schedule

• Weekend shifts every other weekend required.
• Floating between units required.

Orientation & Training

• Bi-weekly orientation sessions.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) training provided during orientation (valid for 2 years).
• Unit-specific competency exams required.
• Completion of online modules prior to orientation is required.

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months.
• Required immunizations:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Polio vaccine or attestation
• Negative 10-panel drug test within 30 days of start (no instant tests).
• Seasonal flu vaccination required annually during flu season (October through March).

Background & Documentation

• Background check within 90 days of start, including SSN trace, county searches, sex offender, and education verification as applicable.
• Employment application and 7 years of work history required.
• Two professional references from employment within the last 12 months, including at least one supervisor.
• Facility-specific competency checklists (CBOs) must be completed within 3 weeks after start date.
• Must set up a Duke Guest Account prior to clearance for access to orientation and work systems.

Additional Notes

• Candidates with less than a 30-day gap between previous Duke assignments may have some documentation requirements waived or accepted on file.
• Candidates must comply with all facility-specific onboarding and documentation requirements.

This position is suitable for first-time travel nurses and local candidates within 75 miles. Prior travel experience is not required.