Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Pediatric ICU
Durham, North Carolina
Duke University Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Durham, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in specialty (PCICU experience strongly preferred; NICU, Pediatric Stepdown, and Pediatric RNs also considered)
• Licensure: North Carolina or Compact nursing license required and must be in hand
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required (First-timers OK)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: Yes
• Orientation: Bi-weekly
• Local candidates within 75 miles considered

Key Job Requirements

• Flu vaccination is mandatory; no exemptions or declinations accepted
• Must be able to work weekends every other weekend
• Must be willing to float to other units as needed

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background checks including SSN trace, county checks for past 7 years, sex offender, education verification, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, OFAC sanctions list search
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (with specific documentation if history of positive PPD)
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel within 30 days of start (no instant tests)
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • Flu seasonal vaccination (mandatory for new candidates starting October-March)
  • Measles (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Mumps (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Rubella (1 vaccine or positive titer)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Polio vaccine or attestation
• Two professional references required from employment within the last 12 months (at least one supervisor)
• Employment application and skills checklist must be completed and updated annually
• Competency exams and unit-specific training required during orientation
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training provided during orientation (valid for 2 years)

Licensure & Certification Verification

• Must have verifications for state license and certifications such as BLS, PALS, ACLS (if applicable)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Chemotherapy certification may be required depending on unit
• National certification verifications required where applicable (e.g., ARRT for Radiology techs, NBRC for Respiratory therapists)

Additional Notes

• Candidates must set up a Duke Guest Account prior to clearance to access orientation and work systems
• Online orientation modules and competency checklists must be completed prior to or shortly after start
• Candidates with less than a 30-day gap between previous Duke assignments may have some documentation requirements waived or accepted on file
• Pass/fail testing for EKG/medication knowledge is required for all except RRTs, typically administered on the first day of orientation

This position is suitable for RNs with at least 2 years of experience, preferably with PCICU or pediatric nursing background, who are flexible with weekend shifts and floating duties, and who can comply with strict immunization and documentation requirements.