Med-Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
Durham, North Carolina
Duke University Hospital

Job Opportunity: MS/Tele Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Durham, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)
• Schedule: No blocked schedule requests
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Patient Ratios: 1:4
• Scrubs Color: Royal Blue
• Orientation: Bi-weekly starts (3/9 and 3/23; 3/9 starts prioritized)
• Local candidates within 75 miles considered at a reduced rate
• First-time travelers are welcome
• Local candidates are eligible

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in MS/Tele specialty
• Also accepting RNs with Emergency Department (ED) or Clinical Evaluation Unit backgrounds
• Required charting experience with EPIC system

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only

Preferred Certifications

• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) - Training provided onsite if not currently held

Licensure

• Must hold a current North Carolina RN license or a Compact RN license

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to work MS/Tele nursing duties with 1:4 patient ratio
• Weekend coverage every other weekend
• Flu vaccination required; no exemptions or declinations accepted

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required; first-time travelers are accepted

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
• Up-to-date immunizations including:

  • Flu vaccine (required for new candidates starting October-March)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) or positive antibody titers
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap every 10 years
  • Polio vaccine or attestation
• Negative 10-panel drug test within 30 days of start (no instant tests)
• Annual TB questionnaire
• Fit mask (N95 or equivalent) if applicable

Background & Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 90 days of start, including SSN trace, county searches, sex offender, education verification, and other relevant checks
• Employment application and 7 years of work history documented
• Two professional references from employment within 12 months, including at least one supervisor
• Competency exams and unit-specific skills checklists required
• Facility-specific online modules and competency checklists to be completed prior to or shortly after start
• Setup of a facility guest account prior to clearance is mandatory for access to orientation and work systems

Additional Notes

• Candidates must comply with all facility-specific onboarding and documentation deadlines
• Orientation and training include CPI for behavioral health or ER units as needed
• Candidates switching between facilities must reactivate guest accounts if previously terminated

This position offers a structured travel nursing opportunity with a reputable health system, emphasizing MS/Tele nursing expertise, required certifications, and compliance with comprehensive health and background standards.