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

Job Opportunity: MS/Tele Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Durham, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Position: MS/Tele RN (Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Unit)
• Start Dates: March 9 and March 23 (March 9 starts prioritized)
• Schedule: No blocked schedule requests allowed
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Patient Ratios: 1:4
• Scrubs Color: Royal Blue
• Orientation: Bi-weekly sessions
• Flu Vaccination: Required, no exemptions or declinations accepted

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in MS/Telemetry
• 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

Work Environment & Additional Details

• Local candidates within 75 miles considered at a reduced rate
• First-time travelers are welcome
• Local candidates are also eligible
• Flu vaccines are mandatory with no exemptions allowed

Required Qualifications & Compliance

• Background checks including SSN trace, county checks for past 7 years, sex offender, and international searches if applicable
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel 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 (MMR) vaccination or positive titer (no exemptions)
  • Hepatitis B titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination for the 2025-26 season (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 current and complete
• Competency exams and unit-specific training required during orientation
• Must set up a Duke Guest Account prior to clearance for access to orientation and work systems

Summary

This is a travel contract RN position on a Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit requiring at least 2 years of recent relevant experience, EPIC charting skills, and current NC or Compact RN licensure. The role includes weekend work every other week, a 1:4 patient ratio, and mandatory flu vaccination. Orientation is bi-weekly, and CPI training is provided onsite if needed. Comprehensive background checks, health screenings, and immunizations are required for clearance. First-time travelers and local candidates are encouraged to apply.