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

Targeted start date: June 1 or June 15
Shift: Monday through Friday, day shifts (options include 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, or 8:30 AM–5:00 PM)
Hours per week: 40
Weekend requirement: Possibly 1 weekend and some weeknights
On-call: Rotating coverage for nights, weekends, and holidays
Floating: Not applicable
Work environment: Fast-paced endoscopy department with 3 procedure rooms, 4 pre-procedure rooms, and 4 post-procedure rooms; anesthesia support available for most cases
May be required to stay late on a rotating basis to complete daily schedule
Scrub color: Royal Blue

Valid RN license in North Carolina
Minimum 2 years of recent endoscopy nursing experience, including experience within the last year
BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
ACLS certification
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Proficient with Epic electronic health record system

Orientation sessions held bi-weekly
Unit-specific competency exam required
CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) Blue Card required; training provided onsite if needed
Pass/fail testing on EKG/medication knowledge administered at orientation (passing score 80%)

Valid driver’s license or government-issued photo ID
Social Security card (only if used for I9 verification)
Background checks including SSN trace, county, alias, nationwide, sex offender, international (if applicable), education verification, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, OFAC sanctions list search
Physical exam within 12 months of start (latex allergy acceptable)
Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (with documentation for positive PPD history)
Required immunizations/vaccinations with no exemptions allowed:
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
- 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)
- Polio vaccine or signed attestation
- Seasonal flu vaccine (required annually during flu season; no exemptions)
Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen including THC within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted)
Employment application and 7 years of work history documented
Two professional references from employment within the last 12 months (at least one supervisor)
Skills checklist updated annually
Facility-specific online modules must be completed prior to orientation
Guest account setup required prior to clearance for access to orientation and work systems

This department does not perform advanced endoscopy procedures
Rapid patient turnover expected
Anesthesia support available for majority of cases
Candidates may be flagged to stay late on a rotating basis to complete daily schedule

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Endoscopy RN travel contract opportunity.

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ADDRESS3643 North Roxboro RoadDurham, NC 27704

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Durham is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up well with the cost of living.

Weather

Durham experiences hot and humid summers with average highs around 89°F and mild winters with average lows around 30°F.

Furnished Housing

Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are readily available in Durham, making it easy for travel nurses to find suitable accommodations.

Transportation

Durham is fairly car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system including buses and a light rail system for easy commuting.

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