Pediatric RN
Durham, North Carolina
Duke University Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Durham, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Minimum Years of Experience: 1 year
• Licensure: North Carolina or Compact license in hand
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Additional Certifications (may be required depending on unit):

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
  • CHEMO (Chemotherapy)
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) training provided during orientation
• Skills: As per job requirements and qualifications (not detailed here)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required; first-timers are welcome

Work Schedule & Conditions

• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: Yes
• Orientation: Bi-weekly
• Local candidates within 75 miles considered

Health & Safety Requirements

• Flu vaccine is mandatory; no exemptions or declinations accepted
• Physical exam required within 12 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine every 10 years
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella vaccinations or positive antibody titers required; no exemptions accepted
• Hepatitis B titer, vaccine series, or declination required
• Varicella vaccine or positive titer required; boosters may be needed
• Seasonal flu vaccination required for new candidates starting October through March
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel within 30 days of start; annual updates not required
• Fit mask (N95 or equivalent) required for certain specialties (Radiology/Cardiology)

Documentation & Compliance

• Background checks including SSN trace, county checks for past 7 years, sex offender, international searches if applicable
• Education verification and transcript/diploma as applicable
• Professional references: 2 required, from employment within last 12 months, at least 1 supervisor
• Employment application with 7 years of work history
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Competency exams and unit-specific competency requirements
• Facility-specific documents and online modules must be completed prior to orientation
• Duke Guest Account setup required prior to clearance for access to orientation and work systems

Notes

• Candidates with less than a 30-day gap between previous assignments may have some documentation requirements waived or accepted on file
• Pass/fail testing (EKG/Medication) required for all except RRTs, typically administered during orientation
• Candidate must comply with all facility-specific onboarding and training requirements

This position offers an opportunity for travel nurses with at least 1 year of RN experience, valid NC or Compact license, and required certifications to work in a reputable healthcare system with structured orientation and compliance protocols.