Emergency Department RN
Durham, North Carolina
Duke University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN)

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

Job Details

• Position: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN)
• Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Floating: May float to ED observation unit
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Targeted Start Date: 4/21 starts only
• Interview: Phone interview

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience working with Level II Trauma patients
• Certifications issued by the American Heart Association:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
• CHEMO certification
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• North Carolina RN license or Compact RN license required and must be in hand

Additional Requirements

• Flu Vaccine: Required; no exemptions or declinations accepted
• Scrubs: Royal Blue color required
• Orientation: Bi-weekly sessions available

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including criminal, motor/traffic violations, education verification, and sanction list searches must be completed within 90 days of start.
• Physical exam required within 12 months of start.
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen (including THC) within 30 days of start.
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella vaccinations or positive antibody titers (no exemptions)
  • Hepatitis B titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination (2025-26 season) mandatory, no exemptions
  • Polio vaccine or signed attestation
• Two professional references required from employment within the last 12 months, with at least one supervisor reference.
• Employment application and skills checklist must be completed and updated annually.

Notes

• Candidates must set up a guest account prior to clearance to access orientation and work systems.
• Competency exams and unit-specific training will be required.
• CPI training is provided onsite during orientation if not already completed.
• Candidates must complete all required online modules prior to orientation.
• All required documents must be submitted and approved before the start date.

This position is ideal for experienced Emergency Room RNs with Level II Trauma experience seeking a travel contract in North Carolina.