Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Durham, North Carolina
Duke University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN)

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

Job Details

• Position: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN)
• Schedule: Weekend requirement every other weekend
• Floating: May float to ED observation unit
• Patient Ratios: 1:4
• Scrubs Color: Royal Blue
• Orientation: Bi-weekly
• First-Timer Friendly: Yes
• Local Candidates: Accepted (within 75 miles)
• Flu Vaccine: Required, no exemptions or declinations accepted

Required Qualifications

• License: North Carolina RN license or Compact RN license in hand
• Minimum Years of Experience: 2 years in specialty (Registered Nurse)
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Preferred Certification: CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) – training provided onsite if not currently held

Required Skills and Competencies

• Unit-specific competency exam required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced emergency department environment
• Flexibility to float to ED observation unit as needed

Health and Compliance Requirements

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

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Polio vaccine or attestation
• Seasonal flu vaccination required for new candidates starting October through March (no exemptions)
• Negative 10-panel drug test within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted)

Background and Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 90 days of start, including:

  • SSN trace
  • County, alias, nationwide, sex offender, and international searches (if applicable)
  • Education verification
• Employment application and 7 years of work history
• Two professional references from employment within the last 12 months (at least one supervisor)
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Driver’s license or government-issued photo ID
• Social Security card (only if used for I9)
• I9 or attestation form
• E-Verify or attestation

Additional Information

• Candidates must set up a Duke Guest Account prior to clearance to access orientation and work systems
• Competency checklists (CBOs) must be completed within 3 weeks after start date
• Online orientation modules must be completed prior to starting orientation
• CPI training provided onsite during orientation if not already certified

Prior Travel Experience

• Not required for this position

This role is ideal for RNs with at least 2 years of experience in emergency nursing seeking a travel contract in North Carolina with a reputable health system.