Med Surg/Telemetry & LTAC RN
Fayetteville, NC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)

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

Job Description

• Position in MS/Tele and LTAC units
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• No on-call required
• Floating within scope between like units required
• Block scheduling accommodation possible
• Locals not accepted (50-mile radius rule)
• First-time travelers not accepted
• Return staff policy: Must be gone for 1 year to return as a traveler
• System contract limit: 2 contracts max (can extend once), then must be gone for 6 months before returning
• Guaranteed hours: Call-off policy allows 2 shifts off per 13-week assignment; after that, all contracted shifts are guaranteed

Facility Highlights

• Long Term Care Facility
• 66 total staffed beds
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub colors: Royal blue and white

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or Military only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or Military only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – Required for certain units (ED, OR, Peds ED, PICU)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – Required for L&D, FCCU, NICU units
• NIH Stroke Certification – Must be updated annually
• Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing – Required for multiple units including ICUs, Med Surg, Tele, Step Down, etc.
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) – Candidates have 3 attempts to pass with 80% or higher; remediation required after failed attempts

Competencies

• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam – Must be completed via Relias and renewed annually

  • Advanced Dysrhythmia required for ER, ICUs, Step Down, Tele, PCU
  • Basic Dysrhythmia required for Med Surg, PICU, Radiology, and other units
  • Minimum passing score: 80% with up to 3 attempts

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated, but implied to be experienced (first-time travelers not accepted)
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Background and Health Requirements

• Background check required within 6 months of start
• Physical exam required within 1 year, updated annually
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within last 10 years (no declinations accepted)
• Immunizations required: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (titer or 2 vaccines)
• Hepatitis B vaccine series, positive titer, or signed declination accepted
• Negative 10-panel drug test within 30 days (specific substances listed)
• Flu vaccine required year-round; medical or religious exemptions accepted with facility approval
• COVID-19 vaccine not required but accepted if available

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Must complete and sign various facility forms prior to start, including:

  • 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
  • Emergency Contact Form
  • Parking Registration (if driving)
  • Computer Use Acknowledgement
• Photo for badge required (passport-style, professional, no large earrings, face piercings, unnatural hair colors, or head coverings unless religious)
• Modules must be completed through Workday prior to start (due Monday before start date)

Scheduling and Work Conditions

• Floating between like units required
• Weekend work every other weekend required
• Call-off policy allows 2 shifts off per 13-week assignment
• Locals within 50 miles not accepted

Additional Notes

• Return staff must have been off assignment for 1 year
• Maximum of 2 contracts allowed in the system, with one extension possible; after that, a 6-month break is required before returning
• Charting system used is Epic

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses comfortable with MS/Tele and LTAC settings, who can commit to a 13-week travel contract with weekend and floating requirements.