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

Role: Registered Nurse (RN) in Stepdown/Cardiac Telemetry unit
Schedule: 8-week blocked rotating days and nights
Weekend Requirement: Minimum 4 weekend shifts plus 4 Monday or Friday shifts based on unit needs
Floating: PCU/Stepdown/IMCU units
On-Call: Yes
Blocked Scheduling: Not open to blocked scheduling
Scrub Color: Royal Blue

Valid RN license in North Carolina
Minimum 2 years of experience in Cardiac Telemetry, including Telemetry experience
Minimum 2 years of experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU), with PCU experience within the last year
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Certifications:
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Background checks including:
- Criminal background check within 90 days of start
- EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 90 days
- Education verification as applicable
- OFAC sanctions list search within 30 days of start
Health documents required:
- Physical exam within 12 months
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
- Immunizations: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap, Polio vaccine or attestation
- Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen (including THC) within 30 days of start
- Flu vaccination for the 2025-26 season (declinations not accepted)
Other required documents:
- Employment application with 7 years of work history
- Two professional references from employment within the last 12 months (one must be a supervisor)
- Skills checklist updated annually
Facility-specific requirements:
- Must set up a guest account prior to clearance for access to orientation and work systems
- Competency exams and unit-specific training required
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training provided during orientation

Candidates must be able to work rotating shifts including weekends and some holidays
Candidates must comply with all facility-specific onboarding and credentialing requirements
Candidates with less than a 30-day gap from previous assignments may have some documentation accepted on file

This position is ideal for RNs with cardiac telemetry experience seeking a travel contract in North Carolina with a reputable healthcare system.

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ADDRESS2301 Erwin RoadDurham, NC 27710

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Durham is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up well with the cost of living.

Weather

Durham experiences hot and humid summers with average highs around 89°F and mild winters with average lows around 30°F.

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