Cardiac Stepdown RN
Durham, North Carolina
Duke University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Stepdown Cardiac

Location: Durham, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 10 weeks

Job Description

• Position: RN Stepdown/Cardiac
• Schedule/Shift: Nights
• Weekend Shifts: 6 (Saturdays and Sundays)
• Additional Shifts: 4 Mondays, 4 Fridays
• Floating Areas: PCU, Stepdown, IMCU
• On-Call: Yes
• Blocked Scheduling: No
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted
• Local Candidates: Accepted (within 75 miles)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in Telemetry, PCU (Progressive Care Unit), DOU (Direct Observation Unit), Intermediate Care, or Stepdown
• Telemetry experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Orientation & Training

• Orientation sessions held bi-weekly
• Scrub color: Royal Blue

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid physical exam within 12 months
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
• Up-to-date immunizations including:

  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
  • 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 (declinations not accepted)
• Negative 10-panel drug test (including THC) within 30 days of start
• Background checks including SSN trace, county searches, sex offender, education verification, and sanction lists
• Two professional references from employment within the last 12 months (at least one supervisor)
• Employment application with 7 years of work history
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Competency exams and unit-specific training as required
• Setup of a guest account prior to clearance for access to orientation and work systems

Additional Notes

• Candidates must complete all required online modules prior to orientation
• Competency checklists must be completed within 3 weeks after start date
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training provided during orientation (valid for 2 years)
• Pass/fail testing on EKG/medication knowledge during orientation (not required for RRTs)
• Color blind testing required only for specific roles (not applicable here)

This position is suitable for nurses with recent cardiac stepdown or telemetry experience seeking a travel contract in North Carolina with night shifts and weekend coverage. First-time travelers and local candidates are welcome.