Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Fayetteville, NC
Wayward Medical
4x12 hrs, Nights
Relocation Bonus
$2,397/weekOverview
- Start Date07/13/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Guaranteed Hours
- Retention bonus
- Weekly pay
- Dental benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Relocation bonus
- Medical benefits
- Vision benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Discount program
Description
Registered Nurse (MS/Telemetry/Behavioral Health) - Travel/Contract
Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (4 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
Hours per Week: 48 hours
Patient Ratio: 1:5-6
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
Floating: Required to float within scope to meet facility needs between like units
Block Scheduling: Not accommodated
Local Candidates: Not accepted (50-mile radius rule)
Pending License: Not accepted
Return Staff Policy: Must be gone for 1 year to return as a traveler
Contract Limit: Maximum of 2 contracts (can extend once), then must be gone for 6 months before returning
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
- Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical (Med Surg) and Telemetry nursing experience, with experience within the last year
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
Additional Information
- First-time travelers accepted
- On-call: Not required
- Guaranteed Hours: Call-off policy allows 2 shifts off per 13-week assignment; all contracted shifts beyond that are guaranteed
- Charting System: Epic
- Facility Type: Short-term acute care, Level III Trauma Center, Teaching Hospital
- Total Staffed Beds: 733
- Scrub Color: Royal blue and white
Notes for Candidates
- Must comply with facility’s COVID-19 policies; COVID vaccination is not mandatory but documentation is accepted if available
- Flu vaccine is mandatory during flu season; exemptions require facility approval and cannot be pending at start
- Candidates must be prepared to complete required modules prior to start date
- Parking registration required if driving to work
- Must adhere to facility’s professional appearance standards and policies
This position is ideal for experienced RNs with Medical-Surgical and Telemetry skills who are comfortable working night shifts and floating between similar units in a fast-paced acute care environment.
Employer
Wayward Medical
Wayward Sounds...
Like a Travel Nursing Agency that zigged while everyone else zagged.
Most agencies fight over the same giant hospitals.
We chose the places where travelers are remembered, not rotated through.
Critical Access Hospitals are where nurses get autonomy, community, and stories worth telling.
Less factory-line healthcare. More human healthcare. That’s the road we chose.
Built for travelers who want:
- Rural adventure
- A Recruiter who actually picks up the phone
- A career that feels meaningful
About Fayetteville, NC
As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Fayetteville, NC here's what you should know:- Fayetteville's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- In summer, average highs are around 89°F, and average lows are around 69°F.
- In winter, average highs are around 54°F, and average lows are around 32°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Fayetteville and can be found with relative ease.
- Fayetteville is car-friendly, with most residents relying on private vehicles.
- Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.
- Fayetteville has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity and related conditions.
- There is a sizable population of travel nurses due to the presence of military medical facilities.
- Fayetteville offers a variety of restaurants, especially with Southern cuisine.
- It has a growing arts scene, with opportunities to enjoy music and theater.
- Sports enthusiasts can engage in outdoor activities such as golf and hiking.
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