Pediatric Stepdown Registered Nurse
Durham, North Carolina
Duke University Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Durham, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience as a Registered Nurse
• Licensure: Must have a current North Carolina (NC) or Compact nursing license
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Additional Skills: See job requirements and qualifications (implied clinical competencies)
• Work Schedule:

  • Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
  • Floating: Yes
• Orientation: Bi-weekly
• Other Requirements:

  • Flu vaccination is mandatory; no exemptions or declinations accepted
  • Local candidates within 75 miles are acceptable
  • First-time travelers are welcome

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Must be completed within 90 days of start date
  • Includes SSN trace, county checks for past 7 years, alias searches, nationwide and sex offender checks, international searches if applicable
  • Education verification required for certain specialties
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 90 days
  • OFAC sanctions list search required within 30 days of start
• Health Documents:

  • 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 titers required (no exemptions)
  • Hepatitis B titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer required
  • Drug testing: Negative 10-panel within 30 days of start (no instant tests)
  • Flu seasonal vaccination required for new candidates starting October through March (no exemptions)
  • Polio vaccine or attestation required
  • TB questionnaire updated annually
• References:

  • Two professional references required from employment within the last 12 months, at least one must be a supervisor
• Employment Application: Required with 7 years of work history
• Skills Checklist: Must be updated annually

Additional Notes

• 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
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training provided during orientation for applicable units
• Candidates must complete all required online modules prior to orientation
• Candidate Background Orientation (CBO) checklists must be completed within 3 weeks after start date
• Drug testing and health documents must be current and valid at start date; extensions may require updated testing
• Floating and weekend work are part of the job expectations

This position is suitable for nurses with at least 1 year of experience, who hold the required certifications and licensure, and are willing to comply with strict health and background screening requirements. Prior travel experience is not required.