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RN - Stepdown

Overview

Role: RN - Stepdown
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Employment type: Travel/Contract
Contract length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night, 3x12 hours
Hours per week: 36
Schedule: Full time with every other weekend
Start date: 11/16 or 11/30
Local candidates: Accepted within 75 miles
Blocked scheduling: Not allowed

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in North Carolina
Stepdown (2 years of experience)
Stepdown experience within the last year
Telemetry experience
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
BLS issued by American Heart Association
ACLS issued by American Heart Association
NIHSS
Experience with Epic
Flu vaccine required; no exemptions or declinations accepted
Must pass an onsite EKG/Telemetry exam

Schedule Notes

Will be required to work one of the major holidays
Orientations are bi-weekly

Additional Details

Scrub color: Galaxy Blue or Royal Blue

Facility

Duke Raleigh Hospital

4.1rating(26 reviews)

Anonymous

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Contract Position

3.0rating

Pros

Overtime available, many different types of cases to learn, free parking, some employees are very willing to train when others are not, free food on holidays, generous amount of PTO, up to date systems

Cons

Unnecessarily strict policies when sick/injured; doctor notes are not accepted as an “excuse”, micromanagement, unprofessional leadership, bullying, favoritism and unfairness, not willing to train certain people in certain areas or approve certain people’s requests off , heavy workload and constantly being rushed, micromanaged, and distracted by gossip/drama while having to pay attention to detail, not willing to repair/replace certain functions.

Review of Duke Raleigh Hospital on Jun 3, 2026

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Short Term Acute Care
148 beds

ADDRESS3400 Wake Forest RoadRaleigh, NC 27609

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About Raleigh, NC

As a Travel Stepdown Nurse in Raleigh, NC here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs of 89°F and winter lows of 30°F, with a temperate climate allowing for outdoor activities year-round.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are easy to find, with various options available for furnished housing.

Transportation

Car-friendly city with well-maintained roads.
Limited public transportation options, so having a car is recommended for getting around.

Demographics

Diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues include allergies due to the abundance of oak trees.
Raleigh has a large population of travel nurses.

Things to Do

Abundance of restaurants serving Southern comfort food and global cuisine, vibrant art and music scene, opportunities for sports and outdoor activities like visiting museums, parks, and greenways.

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