Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Durham, North Carolina
Duke University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN)

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

Job Details

• Position: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN)
• Schedule: No blocked schedule requests; weekend requirement every other weekend
• Floating: May float to ED observation unit
• Patient Ratios: 1:4
• Scrubs Color: Royal Blue
• Orientation: Bi-weekly
• First-Timer Friendly: Yes
• Local Candidates: Accepted (within 75 miles)
• Flu Vaccine: Required, no exemptions or declinations accepted

Required Qualifications

• License: North Carolina RN license or Compact RN license in hand
• Minimum Experience: 2 years as a Registered Nurse (highest required years of experience)
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - AHA only
• Preferred Certification: CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) – training provided onsite if not already held

Required Skills and Competencies

• Ability to work in a fast-paced Emergency Department environment
• Competency exam required (unit-specific)
• Must be able to meet patient ratio requirements and float as needed

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
• Up-to-date immunizations including:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Polio vaccine or attestation
• Seasonal flu vaccination required for new candidates starting October through March (no exemptions)
• Negative 10-panel drug test within 30 days of start (instant tests not accepted)

Background and Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 90 days of start, including SSN trace, county, alias, nationwide, sex offender, and international searches if applicable
• Employment application and 7 years of work history documented
• Two professional references from employment within 12 months of start (at least one supervisor)
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Facility-specific competency checklists (CBOs) to be completed within 3 weeks after start
• Setup of a Duke Guest Account prior to clearance to access orientation and work systems

Additional Information

• Candidates must comply with all facility-specific onboarding and orientation requirements
• Candidates may be required to complete online modules prior to orientation
• CPI training provided onsite during orientation if not already certified
• Candidates must have all required documentation and clearances prior to start

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required for this position

This position offers a structured orientation and support system, suitable for both first-time travel nurses and experienced RNs seeking a travel contract in a reputable healthcare system.