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

Registered Nurse - PCU (Night Shift) - Fayetteville, North Carolina

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 19:00 - 7:00)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Patient Ratio: 1:4-5
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Float Requirement: Must float within scope to meet facility needs between like units
• Block Scheduling: Open to accommodating block scheduling
• Travel Pairs: Not accepted
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (50-mile radius restriction)
• 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

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU), including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

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; convictions within last year or active cases disqualify
• Education Verification: Required and must be related to specialty; diploma or transcript may be required if verification is not possible
• 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 prior to start (specific substances tested include amphetamines, methamphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methadone, opiates, PCP, propoxyphene, marijuana)
• TB Screening: Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start; annual renewal required
• Vaccinations and Titers:

  • TDAP vaccine within last 10 years (no declinations accepted)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Titer or 2 vaccines required; boosters required if titers negative or borderline
  • Hepatitis B: Vaccine series, positive titer, or signed declination accepted
  • Flu Vaccine: Required year-round; medical or religious exemptions must be approved by facility; flu season runs August 1 to March 31
• COVID-19 Vaccine: Not required but accepted if available

Facility and Work Environment

• Facility Type: Short-term acute care hospital
• Level: Level III Trauma Center and Teaching Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 733
• Charting System: Epic
• Scrub Color: Royal blue and white

Additional Requirements and Notes

• On-Call: Not required
• Guaranteed Hours: Call-off policy allows 2 shifts off per 13-week assignment; all contracted shifts are guaranteed after that
• Photo for Badge: Professional passport-style photo required (no large earrings, face jewelry, unnatural hair colors, or head coverings unless for religious reasons)
• Required Forms: Must complete and sign various facility-specific documents prior to start, including confidentiality agreements, emergency contact form, job description acknowledgment, and others
• Orientation: Typically a full day on Monday; report time 6:30 AM; parking instructions provided
• Background and Health Documentation: Must be submitted and approved prior to start to avoid delays
• Interview Availability: Must be provided upon submission

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Registered Nurse travel contract position in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) on nights in Fayetteville, NC.