Cardiovascular Pediatric ICU Registered Nurse
Durham, North Carolina
Duke University Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Durham, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in specialty (PCICU experience strongly preferred; NICU, Pediatric Stepdown, and Pediatric RNs also considered)
• Licensure: North Carolina or Compact nursing license required and must be in hand
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: Yes
• Orientation: Bi-weekly
• Flu Vaccine: Required with no exemptions or declinations accepted
• Local candidates within 75 miles considered

Key Requirements

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Must have current NC or Compact RN license
• Must have minimum 2 years of nursing experience in relevant specialty areas (PCICU preferred)
• Required certifications: BLS and PALS (AHA approved)
• Must be willing to work every other weekend and float as needed
• Flu vaccination is mandatory for all candidates

Compliance and Documentation

• Background checks must be completed within 90 days of start date, including SSN trace, county searches, sex offender, and education verification as applicable
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted)
• Physical exam required within 12 months of start
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Flu vaccine (seasonal, no exemptions)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (vaccines or positive titers required, no exemptions)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Polio vaccine or attestation
• Two professional references required from employment within the last 12 months, at least one must be a supervisor
• Skills checklist and employment application must be current and complete

Orientation and Onboarding

• Orientation sessions held bi-weekly
• Candidates must set up a Duke Guest Account prior to clearance to access orientation and work systems
• Online modules must be completed prior to orientation
• Competency exams and pass/fail testing (EKG/medication knowledge) required at orientation
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training provided during orientation for applicable units

Additional Notes

• Candidates with less than a 30-day gap between previous Duke assignments may have some documentation requirements waived or accepted on file
• Candidates must comply with all facility-specific onboarding and competency requirements within specified timeframes
• Floating and weekend work are mandatory components of this role

This position is ideal for RNs with pediatric critical care experience or related pediatric specialties who are flexible with scheduling and committed to compliance with strict health and safety standards.