Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Durham, North Carolina
Duke University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN)

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

Job Details

• Position: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN)
• Shift Start Dates: 3/9 and 3/23
• Schedule: No blocked schedule requests
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: May float to ED observation unit
• Patient Ratios: 1:4
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue
• Orientation: Bi-weekly
• Flu Vaccine: Required; no exemptions or declinations accepted
• First-Timer Travel Nurses: Accepted
• Local Candidates: Accepted

Required Qualifications

• License: North Carolina RN license or Compact RN license in hand
• Minimum Years of Experience: 2 years in specialty (Registered Nurse)
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Preferred Certification: CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) — training provided onsite if not currently held

Required Skills & Competencies

• Ability to work in a fast-paced Emergency Department environment
• Flexibility to float to ED observation unit as needed
• Adherence to patient ratio standards (1:4)
• Completion of unit-specific competency exams during orientation

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
• Up-to-date immunizations including:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Polio vaccine or attestation
• Seasonal flu vaccination required for new hires during flu season (Oct-Mar)
• Negative 10-panel drug test within 30 days of start (no instant tests)

Background & Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 90 days of start, including:

  • SSN trace, county, alias, nationwide, sex offender, international (if applicable)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Education verification as applicable
• Employment application and 7 years of work history
• Two professional references from employment within last 12 months (one must be a supervisor)
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Duke Guest Account setup prior to clearance (for access to orientation and work systems)

Additional Information

• 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 during orientation if not already certified
• Candidates with less than a 30-day gap between previous Duke assignments may have some documentation requirements waived or accepted on file

Prior Travel Experience

• Not required for this position

This role is ideal for experienced Emergency Room Registered Nurses seeking a travel contract in North Carolina with a reputable healthcare system.