Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (PCU Nights)

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

Job Details

• Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - Nights, 6VP
• Shift: Night shift
• Guaranteed Hours: Call-off policy allows 2 shifts off per 13-week assignment; all other contracted shifts are guaranteed
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Float Requirement: Must float within scope to meet facility needs/float between like units
• Block Scheduling: Open to accommodating block scheduling
• Locals Accepted: No (50-mile radius rule from main campus)
• 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 only extend once), then must be gone for 6 months before returning
• Travel Pairs: Not accepted
• First-timers: Accepted

Experience & Certifications

• Required Specialty Experience: Minimum 2 years
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required
• Required Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Certification

Patient Ratios

• Nurse to patient ratio: 1:4-5

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Must pass Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam annually (via Relias)
• Must pass Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) with an 80% or higher within 3 attempts (no exceptions)
• Must pass EKG exam (no exceptions)

Facility Highlights

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

Background & 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 10-panel drug test within 30 days (specific substances listed)
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within last 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, 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 accepted with facility approval)
• COVID-19 vaccination is not required but documentation is accepted

Facility-Specific Documents & Policies

Candidates must review, complete, and/or sign the following prior to start:

• 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
• Agency Personnel Form
• Parking Registration (if driving)
• Flu Acknowledgement Form
• TB Screening Form
• Various job-specific descriptions and acknowledgments as applicable

Additional Notes

• Photo for badge required immediately upon signing (passport-style, professional)
• Modules must be completed by Monday prior to start via Workday
• Exemptions for COVID-19 and flu vaccines require facility-specific approval and documentation
• Return staff and contract limits are strictly enforced

This position is ideal for Registered Nurses with at least 2 years of experience who are comfortable working night shifts in a progressive care setting and meeting the outlined certification and competency requirements.