Stepdown Cardiac Telemetry RN
Durham, North Carolina
Duke University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Stepdown Cardiac Registered Nurse (RN)

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

Job Description

• Position: RN Stepdown/Cardiac Telemetry
• Schedule/Shift: 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
• First-time travelers: Accepted
• Local candidates: Accepted (within 75 miles)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry experience, with telemetry experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Orientation & Training

• Orientation sessions held bi-weekly
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training provided during orientation (valid for 2 years)
• Unit-specific competency exam required

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background check within 90 days of start, including SSN trace, county searches, sex offender, and education verification
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen (including THC) within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Immunizations and health requirements:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination/titer or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination (declinations not accepted)
  • Polio vaccine or attestation
• References: Two professional references from employment within the last 12 months (at least one supervisor)
• Employment application and skills checklist (updated annually)

Additional Notes

• Candidates must set up a guest account prior to clearance to access orientation and work systems
• Candidates with less than a 30-day gap between previous assignments may have some documentation accepted on file
• Scrub color: Royal Blue

This position is suitable for RNs with cardiac telemetry experience seeking a travel contract in North Carolina with a structured rotating schedule and comprehensive orientation support.