Pediatric Stepdown Nurse
Durham, North Carolina
Duke University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Pediatric Stepdown Nurse (Travel/Contract)

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

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse for a Pediatric Stepdown unit. This is a travel/contract position with targeted start dates available. Orientation sessions are held bi-weekly.

Required Qualifications

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

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks: Must be completed within 90 days of start date, including SSN trace, county searches, nationwide and international checks (if applicable), sex offender registry, and education verification as required.
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug test (including THC) required within 30 days of start. Instant tests are not accepted.
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 12 months of start
  • Immunizations/vaccinations including Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years), Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination), Polio vaccine or attestation
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required for the flu season (October 9 – April 1); no exemptions allowed
• References: Two professional references from employment within the last 12 months, with at least one supervisor reference
• Employment Application: Complete with 7 years of work history

Orientation & Onboarding

• Orientation is bi-weekly and includes competency exams and pass/fail testing (EKG/medication knowledge) on the first day.
• Candidates must set up a facility-specific guest account prior to clearance to access orientation and work systems.
• Completion of online modules prior to orientation is required.
• Competency checklists (CBOs) must be completed within 3 weeks after start date.

Additional Notes

• First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.
• Candidates must be able to provide government-issued photo ID and Social Security card (if used for I9 verification).
• Candidates must comply with facility-specific policies and complete all required documentation and training on time to avoid contract cancellation.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized pediatric stepdown environment with a reputable healthcare system in North Carolina.