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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – MS/Telemetry Nights

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

Job Details

• Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Patient Ratio: 1:5-6
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: Required to float within scope to meet facility needs between like units
• Block Scheduling: Open to accommodating
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (must be outside a 50-mile radius from main campus)
• Pending License: Not accepted
• Guaranteed Hours: Call-off policy allows 2 shifts off per 13-week assignment; all contracted shifts thereafter guaranteed
• Return Staff Policy: Must be gone for 1 year to return as a traveler
• Contract Limit: Maximum of 2 contracts (one extension allowed), then must be gone for 6 months before returning
• First-time Travelers: Accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Telemetry nursing experience, with Telemetry experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Required within 1 year, updated annually
• Immunizations/Vaccines:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within last 10 years (no declinations accepted for new hires)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Titer or 2 vaccines required; boosters if titers negative or equivocal
  • Varicella: Titer or 2 vaccines required; boosters if titers negative or equivocal
  • Hepatitis B: Vaccine series, positive titer, or signed declination accepted
  • Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season (Aug 1 – Mar 31); medical or religious exemptions accepted with facility approval
• TB Screening: Negative PPD, Q Gold, or T-spot within 1 year; chest X-ray required if positive PPD within last 5 years
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start (specific substances tested)

Facility and Work Environment

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

Additional Requirements and Notes

• Photo for Badge: Professional passport-style photo required with solid background; no large earrings, face piercings, unnatural hair colors, or head coverings (unless religious)
• Documentation: Multiple facility-specific forms and acknowledgments must be completed and signed prior to start (e.g., confidentiality agreement, emergency contact, job description review)
• Modules: Mandatory pre-start training modules must be completed through the facility’s system before starting
• Flu Exemptions: Must be approved by facility with supporting documentation; exemptions must be resubmitted annually
• COVID-19 Vaccines: Not required but accepted if available

Summary

This travel Registered Nurse position requires a minimum of 2 years’ experience in Medical-Surgical/Telemetry nursing, night shift availability, and specific certifications including BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Certification. The role involves floating between similar units and working every other weekend. Candidates must comply with comprehensive health, background, and competency requirements, and complete all facility-specific documentation and training prior to starting. The contract is for approximately 13 weeks with guaranteed hours after limited call-offs. First-time travelers are welcome to apply.