ICU Registered Nurse
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Registered Nurse - ICU

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

Job Details

• Unit: ICU
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:2-3
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: No
• Floating: Yes, within scope to meet unit needs
• Block scheduling: Open to accommodating
• 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
• Guaranteed hours: Call-off policy allows 2 shifts off per 13-week assignment; after that, contracted hours are guaranteed
• First-time travelers: Preferred no, but up to manager discretion depending on experience

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, including experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS)

Required Competencies

• Must pass Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam annually (via Relias)
• Must pass Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) with an 80% or higher within 3 attempts

Licensure

• License must be current and not expiring the month of start (must be renewed prior to start if expiring)

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)
• Physical exam within 1 year, signed by physician, NP, or PA-C
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Immunizations/vaccines required or proof of immunity:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within last 10 years)
  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (vaccine series, positive titer, or signed declination)
  • Varicella
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Flu vaccine required year-round or signed flu acknowledgment form if off-season; medical or religious exemptions require facility approval
• COVID-19 vaccine not required but accepted if available

Additional Requirements

• Must pass EKG exam with no exceptions
• Photo for badge: professional passport-style photo required (no large earrings, face piercings, unnatural hair colors, or head coverings unless for religious reasons)
• Must complete facility-specific forms and agreements prior to start (e.g., confidentiality, emergency contact, job description acknowledgment)
• Must comply with facility policies including professional appearance and computer use
• Must complete required orientation and training modules before start

Scheduling and Work Environment

• Short-term acute care facility
• Level III Trauma Center / Teaching Hospital
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub colors: Royal blue and white

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required
• Floating between like units within the facility is expected
• Candidates must be willing to work every other weekend
• Local candidates within 50 miles are not accepted for this travel position

This position is ideal for experienced ICU Registered Nurses seeking a travel contract assignment in North Carolina with a reputable acute care hospital system.