Stepdown/Cardiac Telemetry RN
Durham, North Carolina
Duke University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Stepdown/Cardiac Telemetry

Location: Durham, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 10 weeks (interpreted from 10)
Discipline: Registered Nurse (RN)
Specialty: Stepdown/Cardiac Telemetry

Job Description

• Position involves working in a Stepdown/Cardiac Telemetry unit.
• Schedule: 8-week blocked rotating days and nights.
• Weekend shifts required: Minimum 4 weekend shifts plus 4 Monday or Friday shifts based on unit needs.
• Floating assignments include PCU, Stepdown, and IMCU units.
• On-call duties required.
• Blocked scheduling is not open.
• First-time travelers and local candidates are welcome.
• Local candidates considered within 75 miles of the location.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in Cardiac Stepdown/Telemetry, including experience within the last year.
• Telemetry experience required.
• Current ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.

Orientation & Training

• Orientation sessions held bi-weekly.
• Scrub color: Royal Blue.
• Unit-specific competency exams required.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training provided during orientation (valid for 2 years).

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Candidates must provide and maintain the following, typically within specified timeframes before start date:

• I9 or attestation.
• Valid government-issued photo ID (driver’s license or state ID).
• Social Security card (if used for I9).
• Background checks including:

  • Criminal background check within 90 days.
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 90 days.
  • Education verification as applicable.
  • OFAC sanctions list search within 30 days.
• Physical exam within 12 months.
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months.
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years.
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella immunization or positive titers.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or titer.
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination (declinations not accepted).
  • Polio vaccine or attestation.
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen (including THC) within 30 days of start.
• Two professional references from employment within the last 12 months (one must be a supervisor).
• Employment application with 7 years of work history.
• Annual skills checklist.
• Competency checklist to be completed within 3 weeks after start date.
• Facility-specific online modules to be completed prior to orientation.
• Setup of a facility guest account prior to clearance to access orientation and work systems.

Additional Notes

• Candidates with less than a 30-day gap between previous assignments may have some documentation requirements waived or accepted on file.
• Candidates must confirm guest account setup before being cleared.
• Candidates must meet all compliance and documentation requirements prior to starting.
• Local candidates receive a slightly adjusted rate but are fully eligible.
• Floating assignments may require flexibility to work in related units.

This position is suitable for RNs with recent cardiac telemetry experience seeking a travel contract opportunity with rotating shifts and weekend coverage in North Carolina.