PCU/Neuro Stepdown Registered Nurse
Durham, North Carolina
Duke University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - PCU/Neuro Stepdown

Location: Durham, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

Seeking a Registered Nurse for Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Neuro Stepdown. Neuro experience is preferred but candidates with strong general medicine or surgical experience will also be considered.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Work Details

• Floating to Med/Surg, Neuro, Stepdown, PCU units
• Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend
• Blocked scheduling: Not available
• On-call: Not required
• First-time travel nurses are welcome
• Local candidates within 75 miles considered (with adjusted pay)
• Orientation sessions held bi-weekly
• Scrub color: Royal Blue

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid government-issued photo ID and Social Security card (if used for I9)
• Background checks including:

  • Criminal history (all counties lived/worked/attended school in past 7 years)
  • SSN trace, alias searches, sex offender, international searches (if applicable)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 90 days of start
• Education verification and transcript/diploma as applicable
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen including THC within 30 days of start (no instant tests)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (vaccines or positive titers; no exemptions)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters if low/equivocal)
  • Polio vaccine or attestation
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months (with documentation for positive history)
• Annual TB questionnaire
• Completion of required competency exams and unit-specific training
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training provided during orientation (valid for 2 years)
• Completion of online orientation modules prior to start
• Setup of facility guest account prior to clearance

References & History

• Two professional references required from employment within the last 12 months; at least one must be a supervisor
• Employment application with 7 years of work history required
• Annual skills checklist update required

Additional Notes

• Candidates must complete all required documentation and clearances prior to start date
• Flu vaccine is mandatory with no exemptions allowed; refusal will result in contract cancellation
• Candidate must confirm setup of facility guest account before clearance
• Orientation and onboarding details will be provided prior to start

This position is suitable for both first-time travel nurses and local candidates with the required qualifications and experience.