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)
• Start Dates: March 9 and March 23 (March 9 starts prioritized)
• Schedule: No blocked schedule requests
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Patient Ratios: 1:4
• Scrubs Color: Royal Blue
• Orientation: Bi-weekly
• 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

Preferred Certifications

• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) – Training provided onsite if not already certified

Licensure

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

Work Environment & Additional Details

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

Required Qualifications & Compliance

• Must pass background checks including SSN trace, county checks for past 7 years, sex offender, and other applicable searches

• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel within 30 days of start (no instant tests)

• Physical exam within 12 months of start

• Required immunizations and health documents:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap every 10 years
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella vaccinations or positive titers (no exemptions)
  • Hepatitis B titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination (required for new candidates starting October through March)
  • Polio vaccine or signed attestation

• Must complete required facility-specific online modules prior to orientation

• Must set up a facility guest account prior to clearance

• Must provide 2 professional references from employment within the last 12 months (at least one supervisor)

• Skills checklist and employment application required and must be current

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required

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