Registered Nurse (LTAC/Med-Surg Telemetry)
Fayetteville, NC
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Fayetteville, North Carolina

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Facility Type: Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) and Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
• Unit Highlights: RN will float within scope to meet facility needs and may float between like units.
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, every other weekend
• On-call Requirement: No
• Block Scheduling: Open to accommodating block scheduling
• Locals Accepted: No (50-mile radius rule)
• First-timers Accepted: No
• Pending License Accepted: No
• Return Staff Policy: Must be gone for 1 year to return as a traveler.
• Contract Limit: System has a 2 contract limit (can only extend once), then must be gone for 6 months to return.
• Guaranteed Hours: Call off policy of 2 shifts per 13-week assignment; after that, all contracted shifts are guaranteed.

Required Experience

• Years of Specialty Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years typical for LTAC/Med-Surg RN roles.
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required.

Certifications & Competencies

• Required Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or Military only
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or Military only
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - Required for certain units (ED, OR, PICU, etc.)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - Required for L&D, FCCU, NICU units
  • NIH Stroke Certification - Must be updated annually (required for ED, Psych ED, ICUs, Step Down, Med Surg, L&D, Express Care)
• Competency Exams:

  • Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam - Must be completed via Relias and renewed annually; advanced dysrhythmia required for all RNs.
  • Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) - Required for awareness on multiple units; candidates have 3 attempts to pass with remediation required after failures.
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing: Required for multiple units including ICUs, Med Surg, Telemetry, Step Down, Radiology, etc.

Background & Health Requirements

• Background Check: Required within 6 months of start; includes SSN trace, 7-year county residence, nationwide search, sex offender search, and international search if applicable.
• Education Verification: Required; diploma or transcript accepted if verification unavailable.
• Physical Exam: Required within 1 year, signed by physician, NP, or PA-C; must be updated annually.
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen required within 30 days prior to start.
• Immunizations & Health Screenings:

  • TB Screening: Required annually regardless of results.
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: Vaccine within last 10 years required.
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Titer or 2 vaccines required; declinations not accepted for new candidates.
  • Hepatitis B: Vaccine series, positive titer, or signed declination accepted.
  • Flu Vaccine: Required year-round; medical or religious exemptions accepted with facility approval; must be completed by November 10, 2025, for 2025-26 season.
  • COVID-19 Vaccine: Not required but accepted if available.

Facility Specific Requirements

• Photo for Badge: Professional passport-style photo required without large earrings, face jewelry, unnatural hair colors, or head coverings (unless religious).
• Mandatory Forms to Complete Prior to Start:

  • Agency Personnel Form
  • Emergency Contact Form
  • RN Job Description Acknowledgement
  • Confidentiality and Information Agreement
  • Patient Identification Agreement
  • Conflict of Interest Questionnaire
  • Staff Call Out Acknowledgement
  • Corporate Code of Conduct Acknowledgement
  • Policy Tech Access Acknowledgement
  • Professional Appearance Acknowledgment
  • Parking Registration (if driving)
  • Computer Use Acknowledgement
  • Flu Acknowledgement Form
• Modules: Must be completed through Workday by Monday prior to start.
• Return Staff Policy: Must be gone for 1 year before returning as a traveler.
• Contract Limit: Maximum of 2 contracts (can extend once), then must be gone for 6 months before returning.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared to float within their scope to meet facility needs.
• The facility uses Epic for charting.
• Scrub colors: Royal blue and white.
• Total staffed beds: 66.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with required certifications who are comfortable working in a long-term acute care setting with some floating responsibilities and weekend coverage. Prior travel experience is not required, but first-time travelers are not accepted.