Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse
Durham, North Carolina
Duke University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Stepdown Cardiac Registered Nurse

Location: Durham, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 10 weeks

Position Overview

• Role: Registered Nurse in Stepdown/Cardiac unit
• Schedule: Day shifts with 6 weekend shifts (Saturday/Sunday), 4 Mondays, and 4 Fridays
• Floating: PCU/Stepdown/IMCU units
• On-Call: Yes
• Blocked Scheduling: Not available
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue
• First-time travelers and local candidates are welcome

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry experience, including telemetry experience within the last year
• Experience in PCU (Progressive Care Unit), DOU (Direct Observation Unit), Intermediate Care, and Stepdown units
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIHSS certification
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid I9 or Attestation
• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Social Security Card (if used for I9)
• Background checks including:

  • Nationwide and county-specific checks for past 7 years
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, OFAC Sanctions List Search
  • Education verification as applicable
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella vaccination or positive antibody titers
  • Hepatitis B titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination (declinations not accepted)
  • Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen including THC within 30 days of start
• References: 2 professional references from employment within last 12 months (at least 1 supervisor)
• Employment application and skills checklist (updated annually)
• Competency exams and unit-specific training as required

Orientation & Onboarding

• Orientation sessions held bi-weekly
• Candidate must set up a Guest Account prior to clearance to access orientation and work systems
• Online modules must be completed prior to orientation
• Competency checklists must be completed within 3 weeks after start date

Additional Notes

• Local candidates within 75 miles considered with adjusted pay rate
• Candidates with less than 30-day gap from previous assignment may have some documentation accepted on file
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training provided during orientation if applicable

This position is suitable for experienced cardiac stepdown nurses looking for a travel contract opportunity with a structured schedule and comprehensive support for onboarding and compliance.