PCU/Neuro Stepdown RN
Durham, North Carolina
Duke University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - PCU/Neuro Stepdown

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

Position Overview

• Role: Registered Nurse in Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Neuro Stepdown
• Targeted Start Date: May 4
• Floating: May float to Med/Surg, Neuro, Stepdown, PCU units
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Blocked Scheduling: Not available
• On-Call: Not required
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted
• Local Candidates: Accepted (within 75 miles)

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of recent nursing experience, including at least 2 years in Progressive Care Unit (PCU) settings
• PCU experience within the last year, with specific Neuro PCU experience preferred
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Current Registered Nurse license in North Carolina or Compact License
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Additional Requirements

• Flu vaccine is mandatory; no exemptions or declinations accepted
• Scrub color: Royal Blue

Orientation & Scheduling

• Orientation sessions held bi-weekly

Background & Compliance Checks

• Background check within 90 days of start, including multi-county and nationwide searches
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 90 days of start
• Education verification required
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen (including THC) within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years, no exemptions)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella vaccination or immunity documentation
  • Hepatitis B titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or immunity documentation
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required annually (no exemptions)
  • Polio vaccine or attestation

Documentation & Compliance

• Two professional references required from employment within the last 12 months (one must be a supervisor)
• Employment application and skills checklist must be completed and updated annually
• Competency exam and unit-specific competency checklist required
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Blue Card training provided if not already held
• Color blind testing required only for phlebotomists (not applicable here)
• Must set up a guest account prior to clearance for access to orientation and work systems

Notes

• Candidates with less than a 30-day gap between previous assignments may have some documentation requirements waived or accepted on file
• Candidates must complete all required online modules prior to orientation
• Testing for EKG/medication knowledge administered on the first day of orientation (pass/fail)

This position is suitable for nurses with at least 2 years of recent experience, preferably with neuro or strong med/surg skills, who are comfortable working in a stepdown/PCU environment and meet all licensure and certification requirements. Flu vaccination and other health compliance are strictly enforced.