CVPICU Registered Nurse
Durham, North Carolina
Duke University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - CVPICU

Location

• Durham, North Carolina

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Shift Details

• Day shift
• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM to 7:30 PM)
• Total 36 hours per week

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of experience in the Cardiovascular Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (CVPICU) within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Additional Certifications (may be required based on unit)

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (AHA only)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) (AHA/AAP only, unit dependent)
• Chemotherapy certification (unit dependent)
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Blue Card (unit dependent; training provided if needed)

Work Requirements

• Weekend shifts required every other weekend
• Floating to other units as needed
• Orientation sessions held bi-weekly

Candidate Eligibility

• First-time travelers are welcome
• Local candidates within 75 miles are eligible

Documentation & Compliance Requirements

• I-9 or attestation
• Government-issued photo ID (driver’s license or state ID)
• Social Security card (if used for I-9)
• Background check within 90 days including:

  • SSN trace, county, alias, nationwide, sex offender, international (if applicable)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Education verification and transcript/diploma as applicable
• OFAC sanctions list search within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine every 10 years (no exemptions)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella vaccination or positive titer (no exemptions)
  • Hepatitis B titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination (required annually, no exemptions)
  • Polio vaccine or signed attestation
• Drug test: Negative 10-panel (including THC) within 30 days of start (no instant tests)
• Two professional references from employment within last 12 months (one must be a supervisor)
• Employment application with 7 years of work history
• Annual skills checklist update
• Competency exam specific to unit
• Pass/fail testing on EKG/medication knowledge at orientation (except Hospice RNs, Medical Assistants, and RRTs)

Orientation & Onboarding

• Candidates must set up a Guest Account prior to clearance to access orientation and work systems
• Online modules must be completed before orientation
• Competency checklists (CBOs) must be completed within 3 weeks after start date
• First Day Instructions (FDI) provided prior to orientation week

This position offers a structured orientation and compliance process to ensure readiness and safety in a specialized pediatric cardiovascular intensive care environment.