Pediatric Stepdown Registered Nurse
Durham, North Carolina
Duke University Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Durham, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements

• Minimum Years of Experience: 1 year
• Licensure: North Carolina or Compact license in hand
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Additional Certifications (may be required depending on unit):

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
  • CHEMO (Chemotherapy)
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) training provided during orientation
• Skills: Must meet job-specific requirements as outlined in unit descriptions
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required; first-timers are welcome

Work Schedule & Conditions

• Weekend shifts required every other weekend
• Floating between units expected
• Orientation sessions held bi-weekly
• Local candidates within 75 miles are accepted

Health & Safety Requirements

• Flu vaccination is mandatory; no exemptions or declinations accepted
• Physical exam required within 12 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination every 10 years
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella vaccinations or positive titers required; no exemptions accepted
• Hepatitis B vaccination or titer or declination required
• Varicella vaccination or positive titer required
• Seasonal flu vaccination required for new candidates starting October through March
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel within 30 days of start; annual updates not required
• Fit mask (N95 or equivalent) required for certain specialties

Documentation & Compliance

• Background checks including SSN trace, county checks, sex offender, education verification, and sanction lists required within 90 days of start
• Employment application and 7 years of work history required
• Two professional references from employment within the last 12 months, including at least one supervisor
• Skills checklist must be updated annually
• Competency exams and pass/fail testing required at orientation
• Facility-specific onboarding documents and online modules must be completed prior to orientation
• Duke Guest Account setup required prior to clearance for access to orientation and work systems

Additional Notes

• Candidates with less than a 30-day gap between previous assignments may have some documentation requirements waived or accepted on file
• Candidate must comply with all facility-specific policies and training requirements
• Orientation includes training modules and in-house sessions, including crisis prevention and unit-specific competencies

This position offers an opportunity for travel nurses with at least 1 year of experience, appropriate licensure, and required certifications to work in a dynamic hospital environment with a structured orientation and compliance process.