Travel Contract

Med Surg/Tele RN Nights
Fayetteville, NC
Wayward Medical
4x12 hrs, Nights
Relocation Bonus

$2,458/week
Posted 6 days ago

Overview

  • Start Date11/30/2026
  • Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
  • ShiftNights
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Benefits

  • Guaranteed Hours
  • Relocation bonus
  • Retention bonus
  • Weekly pay
  • Medical benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Holiday Pay
  • Discount program

Description

There are a lot of travel nursing agencies.

Most of them can submit you to a job.

The difference is what happens after you click apply.

At Wayward Medical Staffing, you get one point of contact, straight answers, permission before submission, and real check ins that are not just disguised extension calls.

We do the boring stuff well.

We answer fast.

We tell the truth.

We get your permission before putting your name in front of a facility.

And when something gets weird on assignment, we pick up the phone.

We’re not a billion-dollar staffing machine with five departments and four handoffs before someone learns your name.

We’re a Mom and Pop shop who puts relationships first. We’re built for travelers who want to be treated like humans, not chart numbers.

That means we stay with you through the full assignment, help you navigate the messy parts, and start thinking about your next contract before this one ends.

Our rule is simple:

No one gets burned.

If you want an agency that communicates clearly, follows through, and actually sticks around after you start, apply with Wayward.

We’ll walk you through the details and help you decide if this assignment is the right fit.

Registered Nurse: MS/Tele Nights

Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Night, 4x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:00), 48 hours per week

Facility Highlights

  • Short-term acute care
  • Level III Trauma Center and Teaching Hospital
  • 733 total staffed beds
  • Scrub color: Royal blue and white

Unit and Staffing

  • Ratio: 1:5–6
  • Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
  • On-call: Not required
  • Float: Will need to float within scope to meet facility needs, including between like units
  • Local candidates: Not accepted (50-mile radius rule from the main campus)
  • Pending licenses: Not accepted
  • Return-to-work restrictions: At manager's discretion
  • Guaranteed hours: Two shifts of call-off allowed per 13-week assignment. After that, all hours based on contracted shifts are guaranteed.

Required Qualifications

  • Valid RN license in North Carolina
  • 2 years of experience in Med Surg / Telemetry
  • Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
  • BLS issued by the American Heart Association
  • NIHSS certification
  • Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
  • Experience with Epic

Contract Limits and Return Policy

  • Contracts can be extended once (2-contract limit).
  • To return as a traveler after the 2-contract limit, candidates must be away for 6 months.
  • Returning as a traveler after a standard assignment requires being away for 1 year.

Background and Education

  • Background check required within 6 months of start. A check on file within 6 months is acceptable regardless of components. Otherwise, it must include an SSN trace, 7-year county residence, nationwide search, sex offender search, and an international search if the candidate lived or worked abroad in the past 7 years.
  • Conviction dispositions within the last year and open or active cases are not permitted and will result in cancellation.
  • Education verification required and must be related to the specialty. High school verifications are not accepted.
  • A specialty-related diploma or transcript may be used if education verification cannot be completed.

Health and Immunization Requirements

  • Physical exam within 1 year, signed by a physician, NP, or PA-C, updated annually
  • Tdap within the last 10 years (declinations not accepted)
  • Rubeola, mumps, rubella, and varicella: titer or 2 vaccines required (declinations not accepted)
  • Hepatitis B: vaccine series, positive titer, or signed declination accepted
  • TB: negative PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or T-spot within 1 year. A chest X-ray is required for positive results.
  • Drug testing: negative 10-panel within 30 days. Results cannot be pending, and instant drug screens are not accepted.
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season (August 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027). Declinations are not accepted. Medical or religious exemptions require facility forms and supporting documentation. Exemptions for working candidates must be submitted by October 30, 2026. Deadline to have the flu vaccine on assignment is November 9, 2026.
  • COVID vaccine is not required.

Pre-Start Requirements

  • Professional, passport-style photo for badge, sent as soon as the candidate signs (time sensitive)
  • Facility-specific forms and acknowledgments to complete before start, including the job description, confidentiality agreement, and emergency contact form

Employer

Wayward Medical

About

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
Response timewithin an hour
Travel jobs$1,582–3,803/week
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About Fayetteville, NC

As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Fayetteville, NC here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • 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.
Weather
  • 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.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available in Fayetteville and can be found with relative ease.
Transportation
  • Fayetteville is car-friendly, with most residents relying on private vehicles.
  • Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.
Demographics
  • 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.
Things to Do
  • 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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