Cardiovascular Pediatric ICU Registered Nurse
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 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 have required certifications and licensure before start
• Must be able to work weekends every other weekend and float as needed

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background checks including SSN trace, county checks for past 7 years, sex offender, international searches (if applicable), education verification, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, OFAC sanctions list search
• Verification of education and licensure (NURSYS verification for RNs)
• 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)
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • Flu vaccine (seasonal, 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
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted)
• Two professional references required from employment within last 12 months (at least one supervisor)
• Skills checklist and employment application must be current and complete

Additional Notes

• Candidates must set up a Duke Guest Account prior to clearance to access orientation and work systems
• Competency exams and unit-specific training required during orientation
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training provided during orientation (valid for 2 years)
• Candidates must complete all required online modules prior to orientation
• Candidate background checks and documentation must be current and approved before start; no pending items allowed
• Candidates with less than a 30-day gap between previous Duke assignments may have some documentation accepted on file

This position is suitable for RNs with pediatric or critical care experience seeking a travel contract in North Carolina with a reputable health system. Flu vaccination and weekend availability are mandatory.