LTAC Med-Surg/Telemetry RN
Fayetteville, NC
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Fayetteville, North Carolina

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina
• 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 or between like units
• Block Scheduling: Open to accommodating
• Locals Accepted: No (50-mile radius rule)
• First-timers Accepted: No
• Pending License Accepted: No
• 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 minimum 2 years typical for LTAC RNs unless otherwise specified
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): AHA or Military only; documentation must reflect legal name
• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA or Military only; documentation must reflect legal name
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required if working in ED, OR, Peds ED, PICU, or certain other 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
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication): Required for awareness on multiple units; candidates have 3 attempts to pass with remediation required after failures

Background and 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
• 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
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • TDAP (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) within last 10 years (no declinations accepted for new hires)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Titer or 2 vaccines required (no declinations accepted for new hires)
  • Hepatitis B: Vaccine series, positive titer, or signed declination accepted
  • Flu Vaccine: Required year-round; medical or religious exemptions accepted with facility-specific forms; must be completed by November 10, 2025 for 2025-26 season
  • TB Screening: Required annually regardless of results; includes negative PPD, Q Gold, or T-spot within 1 year; chest x-ray if positive PPD within 5 years

Facility Specific Requirements

• Photo for Badge: Professional passport-style photo required without 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
• Orientation: Candidates should plan to be in orientation for most of the first day (Monday) and will receive their schedule during orientation
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Not required for employment; vaccine documentation accepted if available

Additional Notes

• Scheduling: Weekend work every other weekend required; floating between units expected
• Return Staff Policy: Must be gone for 1 year before returning as a traveler; only 2 contracts allowed before a 6-month break is required
• Locals: Not accepted if within 50 miles of the facility

This position is ideal for experienced RNs comfortable with LTAC and Med-Surg/Telemetry settings, who meet the certification and health requirements, and are willing to work a travel contract with floating and weekend responsibilities.