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
• 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 reduced rate
• First-time travelers are welcome
• Local candidates are also 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
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) preferred; training provided onsite if not currently held

Licensure

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

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Must meet all job requirements and qualifications related to MS/Tele nursing
• Must be able to meet patient care ratios and weekend requirements

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Flu vaccination required (no exemptions)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination every 10 years
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella vaccinations or positive antibody titers required (no exemptions)
• Hepatitis B vaccination, titer, or declination required
• Varicella vaccination or positive titer required
• Seasonal flu vaccination required for new candidates starting October through March
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted)

Background & Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 90 days of start, including SSN trace, county, alias, nationwide, sex offender, international (if applicable), and education verification
• E-Verify or attestation required
• Social Security card required if used for I9 verification
• Driver’s license or government-issued photo ID required
• Employment application and references (2 professional references from last 12 months, including at least 1 supervisor)
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Competency exam required (unit-specific)
• Duke Guest Account setup required prior to clearance for access to 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
• CPI training provided onsite if not currently held
• Orientation and onboarding details provided prior to start date
• No blocked schedule requests allowed
• Weekend coverage every other weekend required

This position is ideal for experienced MS/Tele RNs looking for a travel contract opportunity in North Carolina with a reputable health system.