PCU/Neuro Stepdown Registered Nurse
Durham, North Carolina
Duke University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - PCU/Neuro Stepdown

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

Position Overview

• Role: Registered Nurse in Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Neuro Stepdown
• Targeted Start Date: April 6 (urgent need)
• Floating: May be required to float to Med/Surg, Neuro, Stepdown, PCU units
• Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend
• Blocked Scheduling: Not available
• On-Call: Not required
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted
• Local Candidates: Accepted (within 75 miles)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Neuro PCU (Progressive Care Unit) experience, with at least 1 year of Neuro PCU experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Additional Requirements & Information

• Scrub color: Royal Blue
• Orientation sessions held bi-weekly
• Must have 2 professional references from employment within the last 12 months (at least one supervisor)
• Background checks and verifications required, including but not limited to:

  • Criminal background check within 90 days
  • Employment and education verification
  • Drug testing (10-panel, negative result required within 30 days of start)
• Health documents required:

  • Physical exam within 12 months
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Immunizations: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap, Polio vaccine or attestation
  • Seasonal flu vaccine (mandatory)
• Must complete competency exams and unit-specific training during orientation
• Must set up a guest account prior to clearance for access to orientation and work systems

Notes for Candidates

• Candidates with less than a 30-day gap between previous assignments may have some document requirements waived or accepted on file.
• Candidates must complete all required online modules prior to orientation.
• Failure to complete required competency checklists within 3 weeks of start may result in contract cancellation.
• No blocked scheduling or on-call shifts for this position.
• Flu vaccine refusal will result in contract cancellation.

This position is suitable for nurses with at least 2 years of recent experience, comfortable working in PCU/Neuro stepdown settings, and who meet all licensure and certification requirements. Prior travel experience is not required.