Pediatric Stepdown RN
Durham, NC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Pediatric Stepdown Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job

Location: Durham, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Pediatric Stepdown nursing position on night shift
• Weekend work required every other weekend
• Orientation sessions held bi-weekly
• Local candidates within 75 miles considered

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of Pediatric PCU (Progressive Care Unit) experience within the last year
• Experience in Pediatric Cardiac Stepdown
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• I9 or Attestation
• Valid Driver’s License or Government-issued Photo ID
• Social Security Card (only if used for I9)
• Background Check (within 90 days of start) including:

  • SSN Trace, Counties lived/worked/schooled in last 7 years
  • Alias searches, Nationwide, Sex Offender, International (if applicable)
  • Education Verification (if applicable)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks (within 90 days)
• OFAC Sanctions List Search (within 30 days)
• Physical Exam (within 12 months)
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray (within 12 months; chest x-rays valid 2 years)
• TB Questionnaire (updated annually)
• Immunizations/Vaccines:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years, no exemptions)
  • Measles (2 vaccines or positive titer, no exemptions)
  • Mumps (2 vaccines or positive titer, no exemptions)
  • Rubella (1 vaccine or positive titer, no exemptions)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters if low/equivocal)
  • Polio vaccine or signed attestation
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccine (required for 2025-26 season; no exemptions)
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel (including THC) within 30 days of start; instant tests not accepted
• Two professional references from employment within last 12 months (at least one supervisor)
• Employment Application with 7 years of work history
• Annual Skills Checklist update required

Additional Requirements

• Duke Guest Account setup prior to clearance for access to orientation and work systems
• Competency Exam and Unit-Specific Competency Checklist (CBO) to be completed within 3 weeks after start
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) administered at orientation (except Hospice RNs, Medical Assistants, and RRTs)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) Blue Card may be required depending on unit; training provided if not held
• Color Blind Testing Online required for Phlebotomists (not disqualifying if failed)

Notes

• Candidates must be cleared with all required documentation and background checks before starting
• Candidates with less than a 30-day gap between previous assignments may have some document requirements waived or accepted on file
• Orientation and onboarding details will be provided prior to start date
• Weekend work is mandatory every other weekend on this assignment

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and healthcare workers considering this Pediatric Stepdown RN travel contract position in North Carolina.