Stepdown/Cardiac Telemetry RN
Durham, NC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Stepdown/Cardiac Telemetry

Location: Durham, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 10 weeks

Position Overview

• Role: Registered Nurse (RN) in Stepdown/Cardiac Telemetry unit
• Schedule: 8-week blocked rotating days and nights
• Weekend Requirement: Minimum 4 weekend shifts plus 4 Monday or Friday shifts based on unit needs
• Floating: PCU/Stepdown/IMCU units
• On-Call: Yes
• Blocked Scheduling: Not open to blocked scheduling
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Cardiac Telemetry, including Telemetry experience
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU), with PCU experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Orientation & Other Details

• Orientation sessions held bi-weekly
• Local candidates within 75 miles considered with adjusted pay rate
• Local candidates are welcome

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background checks including:

  • Criminal background check within 90 days of start
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 90 days
  • Education verification as applicable
  • OFAC sanctions list search within 30 days of start
• Health documents required:

  • Physical exam within 12 months
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Immunizations: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap, Polio vaccine or attestation
  • Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen (including THC) within 30 days of start
  • Flu vaccination for the 2025-26 season (declinations not accepted)
• Other required documents:

  • Employment application with 7 years of work history
  • Two professional references from employment within the last 12 months (one must be a supervisor)
  • Skills checklist updated annually
• Facility-specific requirements:

  • Must set up a guest account prior to clearance for access to orientation and work systems
  • Competency exams and unit-specific training required
  • Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training provided during orientation

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be able to work rotating shifts including weekends and some holidays
• Candidates must comply with all facility-specific onboarding and credentialing requirements
• Candidates with less than a 30-day gap from previous assignments may have some documentation accepted on file

This position is ideal for RNs with cardiac telemetry experience seeking a travel contract in North Carolina with a reputable healthcare system.