Endoscopy Registered Nurse
Durham, North Carolina
Duke Regional Hospital

Job Opportunity: Endoscopy Registered Nurse

Location: Durham, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Targeted start date: June 1 or June 15
• Work schedule: Monday through Friday, day shifts (options include 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, or 8:30 AM–5:00 PM)
• Approximately 40 hours per week
• Possible requirement to work 1 weekend and some weeknights
• Rotating on-call coverage for nights, weekends, and holidays
• Fast-paced environment with rapid turnover
• Department has 3 procedure rooms, 4 pre-procedure rooms, and 4 post-procedure rooms open daily
• Anesthesia support available for most cases
• May be asked to stay late on a rotating basis to complete daily schedule
• Scrub color: Royal Blue

Required Qualifications

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

Orientation & Onboarding

• Orientation sessions held bi-weekly
• Must set up a facility-specific guest account prior to clearance to access required systems and complete orientation
• Completion of unit-specific competency exams required
• Completion of facility-required online modules prior to orientation
• Competency checklists (CBOs) must be completed within 3 weeks after start date

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid government-issued photo ID (e.g., driver’s license)
• Social Security card (only if used for I9 verification)
• Background checks within 90 days of start, including:

  • SSN trace, county, alias, nationwide, sex offender, international (if applicable)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Education verification as applicable
• Drug test: Negative 10-panel (including THC) within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years, no exemptions)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (with documentation if history of positive PPD)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination per facility policy (no exemptions)
  • Hepatitis B titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine required during flu season (no exemptions)
  • Polio vaccine or signed attestation
• Two professional references from employment within the last 12 months (at least one supervisor)
• Employment application with 7 years of work history
• Annual updates required for skills checklist and TB questionnaire

Additional Notes

• This department does not perform advanced endoscopy procedures
• Anesthesia support is provided for the majority of cases
• Candidates may be flagged to stay late on a rotating basis to complete the daily schedule
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Blue Card training provided onsite if candidate does not have one
• Color blind testing required only for phlebotomists (not applicable here)

This position is suitable for experienced Endoscopy RNs seeking a travel contract with a reputable healthcare facility in North Carolina.