Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

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

Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Position: Registered Nurse in Emergency Room (ER)
• Facility Type: Short-term acute care, Level III Trauma Center, Teaching Hospital
• Patient Ratios: 1:5-6
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call Requirement: No
• Floating: Yes, within scope to meet facility needs/float between like units
• Block Scheduling: Open to accommodating
• Locals: Not accepted (50-mile radius rule)
• First-time travelers accepted
• Return Staff Policy: Must be gone for 1 year to return as a traveler
• Contract Limit: 2 contracts max (can extend once), then must be gone for 6 months before returning
• Charting System: Epic
• Scrub Color: Royal blue and white

Required Experience

• Minimum 3 years of ER nursing experience

Required Certifications

• RN License valid in North Carolina
• 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 (required for ED, OR, Peds ED, Peds, PICU)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – Required for L&D, FCCU, NICU units
• NIH Stroke Certification – Must be updated annually (required for ED, Psych ED, ICUs, Step Down, Med Surg, L&D, Express Care)

Competency Requirements

• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam – Must be completed via Relias and renewed annually

  • Advanced Dysrhythmia: Required for ER, Peds ER, Psych ER, all ICUs, Step Down, Tele, PCU
  • Basic Dysrhythmia: Required for Med Surg, Med Surg/Tele, Peds, Cath Lab, Special Procedures (IR), PICU, Radiology & EP positions
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) – Required for awareness in multiple units including ER and ICUs; candidates have 3 attempts to pass with 80% or higher

Background and Health Requirements

• Background check required within 6 months of start
• Physical exam required within 1 year, signed by physician, NP, or PA-C; must be updated annually
• Negative 10-panel drug test within 30 days (specific substances listed)
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within last 10 years, no declinations accepted)
  • Measles (Rubeola) – titer or 2 vaccines required
  • Mumps – titer or 2 vaccines required
  • Rubella – titer or 2 vaccines required
  • Varicella – titer or 2 vaccines required
  • Hepatitis B – vaccine series, positive titer, or signed declination accepted
• TB Screening: Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start; annual renewal required
• Flu Vaccine: Required year-round; exemptions allowed only with approved medical or religious documentation (facility-specific forms required)
• COVID-19 Vaccines: Not required but accepted if available

Scheduling and Work Conditions

• Guaranteed hours with call-off policy: 2 shifts per 13-week assignment guaranteed; after that, all contracted shifts guaranteed
• Floating between like units required within scope
• Weekend shifts every other weekend required
• No on-call shifts required

Additional Notes

• Pending licenses are not accepted
• Must comply with facility-specific policies including confidentiality, professional appearance, and computer use acknowledgments
• Photo for badge required (passport-style, professional)
• Various facility-specific forms and acknowledgments must be completed prior to start
• Prior travel experience is not required for this position

This position is ideal for experienced ER Registered Nurses seeking a travel/contract role in a Level III Trauma Center with a supportive environment and clear certification and competency expectations.