Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Durham, North Carolina
Duke University Hospital

Job Opportunity: MS/Tele Registered Nurse (RN)

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

Job Description

• Position: MS/Tele RN (Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Unit)
• Start Dates: March 9 and March 23 (March 9 starts prioritized)
• Schedule: No blocked schedule requests allowed
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Patient Ratios: 1:4
• Scrubs Color: Royal Blue
• Orientation: Bi-weekly sessions
• Flu Vaccine: Required, no exemptions or declinations accepted

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in MS/Telemetry (also accepting RNs with Emergency Department or Clinical Evaluation Unit backgrounds)
• EPIC charting experience required

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 already held

Licensure

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

Work Environment & Additional Details

• Local candidates within 75 miles considered at a reduced rate
• First-time travelers are welcome
• Local candidates are also accepted

Required Qualifications & Compliance

• Flu vaccination mandatory (no exemptions)
• Background checks including SSN trace, county checks for past 7 years, sex offender, education verification, and others as per facility policy
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel within 30 days of start (no instant tests)
• Physical exam within 12 months 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 titers (no exemptions)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination/titer or declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination for 2025-26 (required for new candidates starting Oct-Mar)
  • Polio vaccine or attestation

Documentation & Onboarding Requirements

• I9 or attestation
• Driver’s license or government-issued photo ID
• Social Security card (if used for I9)
• E-Verify or attestation
• Employment application and 7 years of work history
• Two professional references from employment within last 12 months (one must be a supervisor)
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Facility-specific competencies and exams
• Duke Guest Account setup required prior to clearance for access to orientation and work systems

Notes

• Candidates with less than a 30-day gap between previous Duke assignments may have some documentation requirements waived or accepted on file
• Candidates must complete all required online modules prior to orientation
• Competency checklists must be completed within 3 weeks after start date
• Pass/fail testing for EKG/medication knowledge given at orientation (not required for RRTs)

This position is ideal for RNs with MS/Telemetry experience looking for a travel contract in North Carolina with a reputable health system. First-time travelers are welcome, and comprehensive support and training are provided.