Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – MS/Tele Nights

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

Job Description

• Unit: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry (MS/Tele) Nights
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5-6
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in MS/Telemetry
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• First-time travelers accepted
• Floating: May be required to float within scope to similar units
• Block scheduling: Open to accommodation
• Locals not accepted (50-mile radius rule applies)
• On-call: Not required
• Pending license: Not accepted
• Return Staff Policy: Must be away for 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Contract Limit: Maximum 2 contracts (one extension allowed), then must be off for 6 months before returning

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or Military only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or Military only
• NIH Stroke Certification (updated annually)

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical/Telemetry (MS/Tele) nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification or competency

Required Licenses

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for North Carolina (must be current and not expiring the month of start)

Additional Requirements

• Background check within 6 months of start (including SSN trace, 7-year county residence, nationwide search, sex offender search, and international search if applicable)
• Physical exam within 1 year, signed by a physician, NP, or PA-C
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug test within 30 days
• Immunizations and titers:

  • TDAP vaccine within last 10 years (no declinations accepted)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (titer or 2 vaccines required)
  • Varicella (titer or 2 vaccines required)
  • Hepatitis B (vaccine series, positive titer, or signed declination accepted)
• Flu vaccine required year-round; medical or religious exemptions require facility approval
• COVID-19 vaccination is not required but documentation is accepted if available

Competency and Testing

• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required and must be renewed annually
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) with up to 3 attempts; remediation required after failed attempts

Scheduling and Work Conditions

• Guaranteed hours with a call-off policy of 2 shifts per 13-week assignment
• Must comply with facility policies including professional appearance and confidentiality agreements
• Photo for badge required prior to start (passport-style, professional)
• Must complete facility-specific forms and acknowledgments before start

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required
• Floating between like units may be necessary
• Weekend work every other weekend is mandatory

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with at least 2 years in Medical-Surgical/Telemetry who are comfortable working nights and weekends in a fast-paced acute care setting.