MICU Registered Nurse
Durham, North Carolina
Duke Regional Hospital

ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job – Durham, North Carolina

Position Details

• Job Title: ICU Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Location: Durham, NC
• Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Patient Population: Adults & Geriatrics
• Unit: Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)
• Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 2 patients
• Weekend Requirement: Approximately 6 weekend shifts per 8-week schedule (may vary based on staffing)
• Floating: May float to other adult inpatient areas depending on census and staffing

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Orientation & Uniform

• Orientation: Bi-weekly sessions
• Scrubs: Royal Blue

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background Checks: Must be completed within 90 days of start, including multi-county and nationwide searches, sex offender, education verification (if applicable), and sanction lists
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 12 months of start
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (with specific documentation if history of positive TB)
  • Required vaccinations: Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years), Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination), Polio vaccine or attestation
  • Seasonal flu vaccine required (no exemptions)
  • Drug test: Negative 10-panel including THC within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted)
• References: Two professional references from employment within the last 12 months, including at least one supervisor
• Employment Application: Required with 7 years of work history
• Skills Checklist: Must be updated annually
• Competency Exam: Unit-specific competency exam required
• Pass/Fail Testing: EKG/medication testing administered at orientation (passing score required)
• Duke Guest Account: Must be set up prior to clearance to access orientation and work systems

Additional Notes

• Candidates must complete all required online modules prior to orientation.
• Competency checklists (CBOs) must be completed within 3 weeks after start date.
• Candidates with less than a 30-day gap between previous assignments may have some documentation requirements waived or accepted on file.
• CPI training is provided onsite if candidate does not have current certification.
• Floating assignments depend on census and staffing needs.

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs with MICU background seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity adult and geriatric patient care setting on night shifts.