Cardiac Stepdown RN
Durham, North Carolina
Duke University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Stepdown Cardiac Registered Nurse

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

Position Overview

• Role: Registered Nurse (RN) in Stepdown/Cardiac unit
• Schedule: Nights
• Weekend Shifts: 6 total (Saturdays and Sundays)
• Additional Shifts: 4 Mondays and 4 Fridays
• Floating: PCU/Stepdown/IMCU units
• On-Call: Yes
• Blocked Scheduling: Not available
• Orientation: Bi-weekly sessions
• Scrub Color: Royal Blue

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Cardiac Stepdown experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience in Telemetry, PCU (Progressive Care Unit), Intermediate Care, and Stepdown units
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background checks including SSN trace, county checks for past 7 years, sex offender, and others as required
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen (including THC) within 30 days of start
• Health documents:

  • Physical exam within 12 months
  • Immunizations and titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap, Polio vaccine or attestation
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes
  • Flu vaccination for the 2025-26 season (declinations not accepted)
• 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
• Facility-specific competencies and exams as required

Additional Notes

• Candidates must set up a guest account prior to clearance to access orientation and work systems
• Candidates within 75 miles of the location may be considered local
• Candidates must be able to complete required online modules prior to orientation
• Color blind testing and unit-specific competency exams may be required
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) training provided during orientation for applicable units

This position is suitable for RNs with cardiac telemetry or stepdown experience seeking a travel contract opportunity with night shifts and weekend coverage in North Carolina.