Stepdown Cardiac Telemetry RN
Durham, North Carolina
Duke University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Stepdown Cardiac Registered Nurse (RN)

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

Position Overview

• Role: Registered Nurse in Stepdown/Cardiac Telemetry unit
• Schedule: 8-week blocked rotating days and nights
• Shifts: 3 shifts per week including 2 Mondays and/or Fridays
• Weekend Requirement: 2 weekend shifts per 4 weeks
• Floating: PCU/Stepdown/IMCU units
• On-Call: Yes
• Blocked Scheduling: Not open to blocked scheduling
• First-time travelers and local candidates are welcome

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Cardiac Stepdown experience, with at least 1 year within the last year
• Minimum 2 years of Cardiac Telemetry experience
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Orientation & Training

• Orientation sessions held bi-weekly
• Scrub color: Royal Blue

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including SSN trace, county searches, sex offender, and education verification
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen (including THC) within 30 days of start
• Health documents:

  • Physical exam within 12 months
  • Immunizations and titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap, Polio
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Flu vaccination for the current season (declinations not accepted)
• References: Two professional references from employment within the last 12 months (at least one supervisor)
• Employment application and skills checklist updated annually
• Facility-specific competencies and exams required

Additional Notes

• Candidates must set up a guest account prior to clearance to access orientation and work systems
• Candidates with less than a 30-day gap from a previous assignment may have some documentation accepted on file
• Color blind testing and competency exams may be required depending on unit specifics
• Pass/fail testing on EKG/medication knowledge is required at orientation (except for RRTs)

This position is suitable for experienced cardiac telemetry RNs seeking a travel contract opportunity with a structured schedule and comprehensive orientation.