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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - PCU/Stepdown

Location: Durham, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 10 weeks

Job Description

• Position: Registered Nurse in Progressive Care Unit (PCU)/Stepdown
• Schedule: Day/Night rotation with up to 4 weeks day shift and 4 weeks night shift
• Shift Requirements:

  • At least 2 Mondays and 2 Fridays every 4 weeks
  • 1-2 weekend day shifts (Saturday and Sunday) every 4 weeks
  • Up to one holiday shift
  • Minimum 4 weekend day shifts per 4 weeks (all day shifts), additional weekend shifts as needed
• Floating: Primary float to Heart Center Stepdown, then to other units as needed
• On-call duties required
• Block scheduling not accepted
• First-time travelers and local candidates are welcome

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU)/Telemetry nursing, including PCU experience within the last year
• Telemetry experience
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Certifications:

  • ACLS issued by the American Heart Association
  • BLS issued by the American Heart Association
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system
• Must be able to work day/night rotations and meet weekend/holiday shift requirements

Orientation & Other Details

• Orientation sessions held bi-weekly
• Scrub color: Royal Blue
• Local candidates within 75 miles considered local

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid NC RN license or Compact license
• Background checks including:

  • Criminal background (within 90 days) covering all counties lived/worked/attended school in past 7 years
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks (within 90 days)
  • Education verification as applicable
  • OFAC sanctions list check (within 30 days)
• Health documents:

  • Physical exam within 12 months
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months
  • Required immunizations/vaccinations including Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap, Polio
  • Seasonal flu vaccination (declinations not accepted)
  • Drug test: Negative 10-panel drug screen (including THC) within 30 days of start
• References: Two professional references from employment within last 12 months (at least one supervisor)
• Employment application and skills checklist (updated annually)
• Facility-specific onboarding requirements including competency exams and guest account setup prior to clearance

Additional Notes

• Candidates must set up a guest account prior to clearance to access orientation and work systems
• Candidates with less than a 30-day gap between previous assignments may have some documentation requirements waived or accepted on file
• Pass/fail testing on EKG/medication knowledge required at orientation (except RRTs)
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training provided onsite during orientation (valid for 2 years)

This position is suitable for RNs with PCU/Telemetry experience seeking a travel contract opportunity with a structured day/night rotation schedule and comprehensive orientation and compliance requirements.