Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Durham, North Carolina
Duke Regional Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Location

• Durham, North Carolina

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Shift Details

• Night shift
• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
• Total 36 hours per week

Unit and Patient Ratio

• Emergency Room with Psychiatric ED experience required
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, including experience within the last year
• Psychiatric Emergency Department experience
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Required Licensure and Certifications

• Current North Carolina RN license or Compact RN license at time of application
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA only
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) Blue Card; if not held, training provided onsite during orientation

Required Skills and Charting System

• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system

Work Schedule Requirements

• Weekend shifts required every other weekend
• No on-call requirement
• Floating not applicable
• Not open to block scheduling

Orientation

• Bi-weekly orientation sessions

Scrub Color

• Royal Blue

Required Documentation and Compliance

• Valid driver’s license or government-issued photo ID
• Social Security card (only if used for I9 verification)
• Background check within 90 days of start date, including:

  • SSN trace, county, alias, nationwide, sex offender, international (if applicable)
  • Education verification as applicable
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 90 days of start
• OFAC sanctions list search within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 12 months of start (latex allergy acceptable)
• Fit mask (N95 or equivalent) if applicable
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine every 10 years (no exemptions)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (with documentation if history of positive PPD)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella vaccinations or positive antibody titers (no exemptions)
  • Hepatitis B titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer (may start with 2nd booster pending)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine required (no exemptions)
  • Polio vaccine or signed attestation
• Negative 10-panel drug test including THC within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted)
• Pass/fail testing on EKG/medication knowledge administered at orientation (passing required)
• Competency exam specific to unit required
• Color blind testing online (if applicable)
• 2 professional references from employment within last 12 months (at least 1 supervisor)
• Employment application with 7 years of work history

Additional Notes

• Local candidates within 75 miles considered at a different rate (not detailed here)
• Guest account setup required prior to clearance to access orientation and work systems
• Candidates must complete competency checklists within 3 weeks after start date
• Online orientation modules must be completed prior to orientation
• Separate CPI course onsite for ER and Behavioral Health staff during orientation
• Candidate must confirm Guest Account setup before final clearance

This position is ideal for experienced ER nurses with psychiatric emergency experience seeking a travel contract in North Carolina on night shifts.