CVPICU Registered Nurse
Durham, North Carolina
Duke University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - CVPICU

Location: Durham, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse for a Cardiovascular Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (CVPICU) on a travel contract basis. This position requires working every other weekend and includes floating responsibilities. Orientation sessions are held bi-weekly.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of Cardiovascular Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (CVPICU) experience within the last year
• Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • Must be completed within 90 days of start date.
  • Includes SSN trace, county and alias searches, sex offender, international searches (if applicable), education verification, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and OFAC sanctions list search (within 30 days).
  • No pending background checks allowed at start.

• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 12 months of start.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months.
  • Up-to-date immunizations including:

    • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years, no exemptions)
    • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (vaccines or positive titers required, no exemptions)
    • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
    • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
    • Seasonal flu vaccine (required during flu season, no exemptions)
    • Polio vaccine or signed attestation.
  • Drug test: Negative 10-panel (including THC) within 30 days of start; instant tests not accepted.

• References: Two professional references from employment within the last 12 months; at least one must be a supervisor.

• Employment Application: Complete with 7 years of work history.

• Skills Checklist: Must be updated annually.

Orientation & Onboarding

• Orientation is bi-weekly and includes competency exams and pass/fail testing (EKG/medication knowledge).
• Candidates must complete online modules prior to orientation.
• A Guest Account must be set up prior to clearance to access necessary systems and complete orientation.
• Competency checklists (CBOs) must be completed within 3 weeks after start date.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Blue Card training may be required; if not held, training is provided onsite.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must provide a valid driver’s license or government-issued photo ID.
• Social Security card required only if used for I-9 verification.
• Candidates must comply with all facility-specific document requirements.
• Local candidates within 75 miles are eligible and considered for local rates.
• Candidates with less than a 30-day gap between previous assignments may have some document requirements waived or accepted on file.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized pediatric cardiovascular ICU setting with structured orientation and support for travel nurses.