Stepdown Cardiac Telemetry Registered Nurse
Durham, North Carolina
Duke University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Stepdown Cardiac Telemetry

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

Position Details

• Role: Registered Nurse (RN) in Stepdown/Cardiac Telemetry
• Schedule: 8-week blocked rotating days and nights
• Weekend Requirements: Minimum 4 weekend shifts plus 4 Monday or Friday shifts based on unit needs
• Floating Units: PCU / Stepdown / IMCU
• On-Call: Yes
• Blocked Scheduling: Not open to blocked scheduling
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted
• Local Candidates: Accepted (within 75 miles, with adjusted rate)
• Orientation: Bi-weekly
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue

Required Qualifications

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

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid physical exam within 12 months
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
• Required immunizations/vaccinations including:

  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Polio vaccine or attestation
  • Seasonal flu vaccination (declinations not accepted)
• Negative 10-panel drug test (including THC) within 30 days of start
• Background checks including SSN trace, county searches, sex offender, education verification, and sanction lists within 90 days of start
• Two professional references from employment within the last 12 months (at least one supervisor)
• Employment application and skills checklist (updated annually)
• Competency exams and unit-specific training as required
• Setup of a guest account prior to clearance for access to orientation and work systems

Additional Notes

• Candidates must complete all required online modules prior to orientation
• Competency checklists must be completed within 3 weeks after start date
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training provided during orientation (valid for 2 years)
• Candidates with less than a 30-day gap between previous assignments may have some documentation requirements waived or accepted on file

This position is ideal for RNs with cardiac telemetry experience seeking a travel contract opportunity with rotating shifts and weekend requirements in North Carolina. First-time travelers and local candidates are welcome.