Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Fayetteville, NC
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (ER) - Travel/Contract

Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Position: Registered Nurse in the Emergency Room (ER)
• Patient Ratios: 1:5-6
• Required Specialty Experience: Minimum 3 years in ER nursing
• First-time travelers accepted
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: May need to float within scope to like units
• Block scheduling: Open to accommodation
• 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 2 contracts (can extend once), then must be gone for 6 months before returning

Facility Highlights

• Type: Short-term acute care
• Level III Trauma Center / Teaching Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 733
• Charting System: Epic

Required Qualifications

• License: Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for North Carolina
• Experience: Minimum 3 years ER nursing experience (highest requirement)
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or Military only
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or Military only
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA or Military only
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – Required for L&D, FCCU, NICU units
  • NIH Stroke Certification – Must be updated annually
• Competencies:

  • Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam – Must be completed via Relias and renewed annually
  • Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) – Required for awareness; candidates have 3 attempts to pass with 80% or higher
• Background Checks:

  • Must have a background check within 6 months of start (includes SSN trace, 7-year county residence, nationwide search, sex offender search, and international search if applicable)
  • Convictions within the last year or open/active cases are disqualifying
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year, updated annually
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Immunizations or titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella
  • Hepatitis B vaccine series, positive titer, or signed declination accepted
  • Tdap vaccine within last 10 years (declinations no longer accepted for new candidates)
  • Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start
  • Flu vaccine required year-round; medical or religious exemptions require facility approval and documentation
• Other Requirements:

  • Photo for badge (professional passport-style photo)
  • Completion of facility-specific forms and acknowledgments prior to start (e.g., confidentiality, emergency contact, job description review/signature)
  • COVID-19 vaccination is not required but documentation is accepted if available

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Weekend shifts required every other weekend
• Floating between like units may be required
• Call off policy: 2 shifts per 13-week assignment allowed; after that, all contracted hours are guaranteed

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required; first-time travelers are accepted

This position is ideal for experienced ER Registered Nurses seeking a travel contract in a Level III Trauma Center with a supportive environment and clear credentialing requirements.