Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
Durham, North Carolina
Duke University Hospital

Job Opportunity: MS/Tele Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Durham, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)
• Schedule: No blocked schedule requests allowed
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Patient Ratios: 1:4
• Scrubs Color: Royal Blue
• Orientation: Bi-weekly
• Flu Vaccine: Required, no exemptions or declinations accepted
• Local candidates within 75 miles considered at a lower rate
• First-time travelers accepted
• Local candidates accepted

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in MS/Tele specialty
• Also accepting RNs with Emergency Department (ED) or Clinical Evaluation Unit backgrounds
• EPIC charting experience required

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only

Preferred Certifications

• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - Training provided onsite if not currently held

Licensure

• Must have a current North Carolina RN license or a Compact RN license

Additional Requirements & Information

• Candidates must have completed a background check within 90 days of start, including multi-county and nationwide searches
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap every 10 years
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella vaccinations or positive titers (no exemptions)
  • Hepatitis B titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required for new hires during flu season (Oct-Mar), no exemptions
  • Polio vaccine or signed attestation
• Two professional references required from employment within the last 12 months (at least one supervisor)
• Employment application and skills checklist must be completed and up to date
• Candidates must set up a Duke Guest Account prior to clearance to access orientation and work systems
• Competency exams and unit-specific training required during orientation
• Candidates must complete all required online modules prior to orientation
• No blocked schedule requests allowed

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required for this position

This position is ideal for RNs with MS/Tele experience looking for a 13-week travel contract in North Carolina with a reputable health system. Flu vaccination and compliance with all health and background requirements are mandatory. Orientation and training are provided to support your success on the unit.