CVPICU Registered Nurse
Durham, North Carolina
Duke University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse

Location: Durham, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
Experience Required: Minimum 1 year in specialty
Prior Travel Experience: Not required (First-timer OK)

Job Details

• Targeted start dates: May 4 or May 18
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: Yes
• Orientation: Bi-weekly
• Local candidates within 75 miles are considered local

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of CVPICU experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid government-issued photo ID (Driver’s license or State ID)
• Social Security Card (if used for I9 verification)
• Background check within 90 days of start, including:

  • SSN trace, county, alias, nationwide, sex offender, international (if applicable)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Education verification as applicable
• Drug test: Negative 10-panel (including THC) within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination/titer or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination (required for flu season)
  • Polio vaccine or attestation
• Competency exam and unit-specific skills checklist (updated annually)
• Two professional references from employment within the last 12 months (at least one supervisor)
• Employment application with 7 years of work history
• Completion of required online modules prior to orientation
• Setup of a guest account for access to orientation and work systems prior to clearance

Additional Notes

• Candidates must complete all required documentation and clearances prior to start date; no pending background checks allowed.
• Candidates with less than a 30-day gap between previous assignments may have some documentation accepted on file.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Blue Card training may be required depending on unit; training provided onsite if needed.
• Pass/fail testing on EKG/medication knowledge administered at orientation (passing score 80%).
• Color blind testing required only for specific roles (e.g., phlebotomists).
• Candidates must be prepared to submit documentation of all certifications and immunizations at orientation.

This position offers an opportunity for travel nurses with at least 1 year of RN experience to work in a dynamic environment with weekend and floating requirements. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.