MICU Registered Nurse
Durham, North Carolina
Duke Regional Hospital

ICU Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel/Contract

Location: Durham, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
Patient Population: Adults & Geriatrics
Unit: Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)

Job Details

• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:2
• Weekend requirement: Approximately 6 weekend shifts per 8-week schedule (may vary based on staffing)
• Floating: May float to adult inpatient areas depending on census and staffing
• Orientation: Bi-weekly sessions
• Scrub color: Royal Blue
• Local candidates within 75 miles considered

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / 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
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid NC or compact RN license verification (new verification required for this assignment)
• Background checks within 90 days of start, including:

  • SSN trace, counties lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, Sex Offender, International searches (if applicable)
  • Education verification as applicable
• Physical exam within 12 months of start (latex allergy acceptable)
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine every 10 years (no exemptions)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (with documentation for positive history)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella immunity (vaccines or positive titers, no exemptions)
  • Hepatitis B titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Varicella immunity (2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters if low/equivocal)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine required (no exemptions)
  • Polio vaccine or signed attestation
• Drug test: Negative 10-panel (including THC) within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted)
• Two professional references from employment within 12 months of start (at least one supervisor)
• Employment application and skills checklist (updated annually)
• Competency exam and unit-specific competency checklist (CBO) to be completed within 3 weeks after start
• Completion of required online orientation modules prior to start
• Setup of facility-specific guest account prior to clearance for access to orientation and work systems

Additional Notes

• Candidates must have completed at least one prior travel contract (no first-timers)
• Candidate must be prepared for a background check and drug screening with no pending results at start
• CPI training provided onsite if candidate does not have current certification
• Candidate must complete all required documentation and health requirements before orientation
• Floating assignments may include other adult inpatient units based on staffing needs

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs with MICU background seeking a travel contract in North Carolina with night shifts and a structured orientation process.