Stepdown Cardiac Telemetry RN
Durham, North Carolina
Duke University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Stepdown Cardiac Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Durham, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 10 weeks

Position Overview

• Role: Registered Nurse in Stepdown/Cardiac Telemetry unit
• Schedule: 8-week blocked rotating days/nights
• Shifts: 3 shifts per week, including 2 Mondays and/or Fridays
• Weekend Requirement: 2 weekend shifts per 4 weeks
• Floating: PCU/Stepdown/IMCU units
• On-Call: Yes
• Blocked Scheduling: Not open to blocked scheduling
• First-time travelers and local candidates are welcome

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Cardiac Telemetry nursing, including recent experience within the last year in a Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Experience with Telemetry and PCU (Progressive Care Unit) settings
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Certifications issued by the American Heart Association:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system

Orientation & Training

• Orientation sessions held bi-weekly
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training provided during orientation
• Unit-specific competency exams required
• Color of scrubs: Royal Blue

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including SSN trace, county checks, sex offender, and education verification
• 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)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccination or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B vaccination/titer or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination (declinations not accepted)
  • Polio vaccine or attestation
• References: 2 professional references from employment within last 12 months (at least 1 supervisor)
• Employment application and skills checklist (updated annually)

Additional Notes

• Candidates must set up a guest account prior to clearance to access orientation and work systems
• Candidates with less than a 30-day gap from previous assignments may have some documentation accepted on file
• Candidates must complete all required online modules prior to orientation
• Compliance with all facility-specific onboarding and competency requirements is mandatory

This position is suitable for experienced cardiac telemetry RNs seeking a travel contract opportunity with a structured schedule and comprehensive support.