Registered Nurse PCU/Neuro Stepdown
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

Job Description

• Position: Registered Nurse for Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Neuro Stepdown
• Targeted Start Date: April 6 (urgent need)
• Floating: May float to Med/Surg, Neuro, Stepdown, PCU units
• Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend
• Block Scheduling: Not available
• On-Call: No
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted
• Local Candidates: Accepted (within 75 miles)
• Orientation: Bi-weekly
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue
• Flu Vaccine: Required, no exemptions or declinations accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, with at least 1 year within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or 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

Additional Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
• Required immunizations/vaccinations:

  • Flu vaccine (mandatory)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap every 10 years
  • Polio vaccine or attestation
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen (including THC) within 30 days of start
• Background checks including SSN trace, education verification, and various federal/state screenings within 90 days of start
• Two professional references from employment within the last 12 months (at least one supervisor)
• Skills checklist and competency exams as required
• Completion of required online modules prior to orientation
• Setup of a facility-specific guest account prior to clearance

Notes

• Candidates must comply with all health and safety requirements; no vaccine exemptions allowed.
• Candidates with less than a 30-day gap between previous assignments may have some documentation requirements waived.
• Orientation and training include unit-specific competency exams and crisis prevention training.

This role is ideal for RNs with at least 2 years of recent experience, comfortable working in PCU/Neuro stepdown or similar acute care settings, and who meet the licensure and certification requirements. First-time travel nurses and local candidates are welcome.