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

Job Opportunity: MS/Tele Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Durham, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: 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
• Local candidates within 75 miles considered at a local rate
• First-time travelers are welcome
• Local candidates are also eligible

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

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Experience with MS/Telemetry patient care
• EPIC electronic health record charting experience
• Ability to work every other weekend
• Must comply with all health and safety requirements including flu vaccination

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
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap every 10 years
  • Polio vaccine or attestation
• Seasonal flu vaccination required for candidates starting October through March (no exemptions)
• Negative 10-panel drug test within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted)
• Annual updates not required unless there is a gap between contracts

Background & Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 90 days of start, including SSN trace, county searches, sex offender, and education verification as applicable
• Employment application and 7 years of work history required
• Two professional references from employment within the last 12 months, including at least one supervisor
• Competency exams and unit-specific training required
• Duke Guest Account setup required prior to clearance for access to orientation and work systems

Additional Notes

• No blocked schedule requests allowed
• Candidates must be able to work the required weekend schedule
• Orientation and training include CPI if not already certified
• Candidates with less than a 30-day gap from a previous Duke assignment may have some documentation requirements waived or accepted on file

This position is ideal for RNs with telemetry experience looking for a travel contract in North Carolina with a reputable health system.