Med-Surg/Telemetry RN
Fayetteville, NC
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Fayetteville, North Carolina

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Fayetteville, NC
• Facility Type: Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) and Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, every other weekend
• On-call Requirement: No
• Floating: Yes, must float within scope to meet facility needs between like units
• Block Scheduling: Open to accommodating
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (50-mile radius rule)
• First-time Travelers: Not accepted
• Pending License: Not accepted
• Return to Travel Restrictions: Must be gone for 1 year to return as a traveler; 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

Experience Requirements

• Years of Specialty Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard RN experience required (recommend confirming with recruiter)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (first-timers not accepted, but no explicit prior travel experience required)

Certifications & Competencies Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): AHA or Military only; required for ED, Pediatric ED, Psych ED, Lifelink, EMS, ICUs, PCUs, CSICU, PACU, RTs, Step Down, Special Procedures (IR), EP; preferred units include CSOR, SSS
• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA or Military only; required for Sonographers & Radiology Techs (RN requirement implied)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): AHA or Military only; required for ED, OR, Pediatric ED, PICU, and some ICU/PACU units
• 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
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam: Required annually; advanced dysrhythmia required for all RNs; must pass with 80% or higher; failure after 3 attempts results in cancellation
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication): Required for awareness on multiple units; candidates have 3 attempts to pass with remediation steps between attempts

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; convictions within last year or active cases disqualify
• Education Verification: Required; diploma or transcript acceptable if verification unavailable; military education/DD-214 accepted
• Physical Exam: Required within 1 year, signed by physician, NP, or PA-C; must be updated annually
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days required; instant drug screens not accepted
• Immunizations & Titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within last 10 years (no declinations accepted for new hires)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Titer or 2 vaccines required (no declinations accepted for new hires)
  • Varicella: Titer or 2 vaccines required (no declinations accepted for new hires)
  • Hepatitis B: Vaccine series, positive titer, or signed declination accepted
  • TB Screening: Negative PPD, Q Gold, or T-spot within 1 year; chest X-ray if positive PPD; annual renewal required
• Flu Vaccination: Required year-round; medical or religious exemptions accepted with facility-specific forms; 2025-2026 flu season begins 8/1/2025; deadline for vaccination is November 10, 2025
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Not required but accepted if available

Facility Specific Requirements

• Photo for Badge: Professional passport-style photo required; no large earrings, face jewelry, unnatural hair colors, or head coverings (unless religious)
• Multiple Facility Forms: Candidates must complete and sign various forms prior to start, including:

  • Agency Personnel Form
  • Emergency Contact Form
  • RN Job Description
  • 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 Exemption Form (if applicable)
• Orientation: Candidates should plan to be in orientation for most of the first day (Monday); will meet with unit representative to receive schedule

Additional Notes

• Scheduling: Call off policy allows 2 shifts off per 13-week assignment; after that, all shifts are guaranteed
• Floating: Must be willing to float within scope to similar units
• Return Staff Policy: Must be gone for 1 year before returning as a traveler; system limits to 2 contracts with one extension allowed, then 6 months off before returning
• Locals: Not accepted due to 50-mile radius rule

This position is ideal for experienced RNs comfortable with LTAC and Med-Surg/Telemetry settings, who can work every other weekend, float between units, and meet comprehensive certification and health requirements.