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: March 9 and March 23
• Schedule: No blocked schedule requests
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: May float to ED observation unit
• Patient Ratios: 1:4
• Scrubs Color: Royal Blue
• Orientation: Bi-weekly sessions
• Flu Vaccine: Required, no exemptions or declinations accepted
• First-Timer: Open to first-time travelers
• Local Candidates: Accepted

Required Qualifications

• License: North Carolina RN license or Compact RN license in hand
• Minimum Experience: 2 years as a Registered Nurse (ED or relevant experience)
• 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 Documentation & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • Must be completed within 90 days of start
  • Includes SSN trace, county checks for past 7 years, sex offender, international searches if applicable
  • Education verification as required
• Health Requirements:

  • 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 required for new candidates starting October through March (no exemptions)
  • Negative 10-panel drug test within 30 days of start (no instant tests)
• References: Two professional references from employment within the last 12 months, including at least one supervisor
• Employment Application: Complete with 7 years of work history
• Skills Checklist: Must be updated annually

Additional Notes

• Candidates must set up a Duke Guest Account prior to clearance to access orientation and work systems.
• Competency exams and unit-specific training will be required.
• Candidates must complete all required online modules prior to orientation.
• Candidates in ER may need to complete a separate CPI course onsite during orientation.
• All required documents must be submitted and approved before the start date.

This position is ideal for Registered Nurses with at least 2 years of experience who are comfortable working in a fast-paced Emergency Department environment and meet the licensure and certification requirements. Prior travel experience is not required.