Emergency Department RN
Durham, North Carolina
Duke University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN)

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

Job Details

• Position: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN)
• Schedule: Weekend requirement every other weekend
• Floating: May float to ED observation unit
• Patient Ratios: 1:4
• Scrubs Color: Royal Blue
• Orientation: Bi-weekly
• First-Timer Friendly: Yes
• Local Candidates: Accepted (within 75 miles)
• Flu Vaccine: Required, no exemptions or declinations accepted

Required Qualifications

• License: North Carolina RN license or Compact RN license in hand
• Minimum Years of Experience: 2 years in specialty (Registered Nurse)
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Preferred Certification: CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) — training provided onsite if not currently held

Required Skills & Competencies

• Ability to work in a fast-paced Emergency Department environment
• Flexibility to float to ED observation unit as needed
• Adherence to patient ratio standards (1:4)
• Completion of unit-specific competency exams

Health & Compliance Requirements

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

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Polio vaccine or attestation
• Seasonal flu vaccination required for the 2025-26 season (no exemptions)
• Negative 10-panel drug test within 30 days of start (no instant tests)
• Annual TB questionnaire
• Background checks including SSN trace, county checks for past 7 years, sex offender, education verification, and sanction lists within 90 days of start

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references from employment within the last 12 months (at least one supervisor)
• Employment application with 7 years of work history
• Completion of all required online modules prior to orientation
• Setup of a facility-specific guest account prior to clearance
• Compliance with facility-specific competency checklists and documentation submission timelines

Notes

• Candidates with less than a 30-day gap between previous assignments at this health system may have some documentation requirements waived or accepted on file.
• CPI training will be provided onsite during orientation if not already held.
• Candidates must be prepared to complete all required documentation and health screenings prior to start date.

This position is ideal for RNs with at least 2 years of experience in emergency nursing who are flexible, reliable, and meet all licensure and certification requirements.