ICU Registered Nurse
Fayetteville, NC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU

Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - ICU
• Required Years of Experience: 2 years in ICU (higher value confirmed)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (first-timers accepted, preferred no)
• Shift Requirements:

  • Weekend shifts every other weekend required
  • No on-call required
  • Floating within scope to like units required
• Staffing Ratios: 1:2-3 patient ratio
• Scheduling: Open to block scheduling
• Locals: Not accepted (50-mile radius rule from main campus)
• License: 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

Facility Highlights

• Short-term acute care facility
• Level III Trauma Center / Teaching Hospital
• Total staffed beds: 733
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub colors: Royal blue and white

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification (must be updated annually)

Competency Requirements

• Must pass Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam annually via Relias
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) required with a minimum score of 80%
• Candidates have 3 attempts to pass; failure results in cancellation with no exceptions
• EKG exam must be passed with no exceptions

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, updated annually
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start
• Immunizations required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within last 10 years)
  • Rubeola (Measles) - titer or 2 vaccines
  • Mumps - titer or 2 vaccines
  • Rubella - titer or 2 vaccines
  • Varicella - titer or 2 vaccines
  • Hepatitis B - vaccine series, positive titer, or signed declination accepted
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days required
• Flu vaccine required year-round; medical or religious exemptions accepted with facility approval
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but accepted if available

Facility Specific Requirements

• Must provide a professional passport-style photo for badge (no large earrings, face jewelry, unnatural hair colors, or head coverings unless for religious reasons)
• Completion and signing of various facility-specific 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
• Completion of mandatory orientation modules prior to start (due Monday before start date)
• Flu policy review required annually
• Must comply with facility’s return staff and contract extension policies

Additional Notes

• Candidates must pass all required exams and certifications before starting
• Floating between like units within scope is expected to meet facility needs
• No local hires accepted due to 50-mile radius restriction
• Return staff and contract limits are strictly enforced

This position offers an opportunity to work in a large Level III Trauma Center with a supportive environment and clear requirements for professional competency and compliance.