Outpatient Clinic RN
Mooresville, North Carolina
Duke Health Orthopedic Spine Mooresville

Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient Clinic

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

Job Details

• Patient Age Group: Adults
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Minimum Experience: 1 year
• Required Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Licensure: North Carolina or Compact nursing license required and must be in hand
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue
• Weekend Requirement: No
• On-Call Requirement: No
• Orientation: Bi-weekly
• First-Timer Friendly: Yes
• Local Candidates: Accepted within 75 miles
• Flu Vaccine: Mandatory, no exemptions or declinations accepted

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Identification: I9 or Attestation, Driver’s License or Government-issued photo ID, Social Security Card (if used for I9)
• Background Checks:

  • Must be completed within 90 days of start
  • Includes SSN Trace, counties lived/worked/schooled in last 7 years, alias searches, nationwide, sex offender, international (if applicable)
  • Education verification required for certain specialties
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 90 days
  • OFAC Sanctions List Search required within 30 days of start
• Certifications:

  • BLS (AHA only) required for all clinical/patient-facing candidates
  • ACLS, PALS, NRP, CHEMO, and other certifications as applicable (refer to unit description)
  • National tech certifications required where applicable (e.g., ARRT, NBSTSA, NBRC, ARDMS)
  • CEUs and pass/fail testing required for some specialties
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 12 months of start
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap every 10 years
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella vaccinations or positive titers required (no exemptions)
  • Hepatitis B titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer required
  • Negative 10-panel drug test within 30 days of start (no instant tests)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required for new candidates starting October through March (no exemptions)
  • Fit mask (N95) required for certain specialties
  • Polio vaccine or attestation required
• References: Two professional references required from employment within 12 months of start; at least one must be a supervisor
• Employment Application: Required with 7 years of work history
• Skills Checklist: Must be updated annually

Additional Notes

• Candidates must set up a Duke Guest Account prior to clearance to access orientation and work systems.
• Competency checklists (CBOs) must be completed within 3 weeks after start date.
• Online orientation modules must be completed prior to starting orientation.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) training provided during orientation for applicable units.
• Pass/fail testing (EKG/Medication) is conducted at orientation; remediation and retesting policies apply.
• Flu vaccine is strictly enforced with no exemptions or declinations accepted.

This position is suitable for nurses with at least 1 year of experience, holding a valid NC or Compact license, and who are comfortable working in an outpatient adult clinic setting with a 1:5 patient ratio. The role does not require weekend or on-call shifts.