Travel LTAC/Med-Surg Telemetry RN
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Fayetteville, North Carolina

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina
• Facility Type: Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) and Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, every other weekend
• On-call Requirement: No
• Floating: Yes, must float within scope to meet facility needs between like units
• Block Scheduling: Open to accommodating
• Locals Accepted: No (50-mile radius rule)
• First-timers Accepted: No
• Pending License Accepted: No
• Return to Work Restrictions: Per manager's discretion
• Guaranteed Hours: Call-off policy allows 2 shifts off per 13-week assignment; after that, all contracted hours are guaranteed
• Return Staff Policy: Must be gone for 1 year to return as a traveler
• Contract Limit: Maximum of 2 contracts (can extend once), then must be gone for 6 months before returning

Required Experience

• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years typical for LTAC/Med-Surg Tele RNs (no conflicting data)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required

Certifications & Competencies

• Required Certifications:

  • ACLS (AHA or Military)
  • BLS (AHA or Military)
  • PALS (if applicable to pediatric units)
  • NRP (if applicable to L&D, FCCU, NICU)
  • NIH Stroke Certification (updated annually)
• Competency Exams:

  • Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (annual renewal required)
  • Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) with up to 3 attempts, remediation required after failures
• Additional Testing: Acknowledgement of Pass/Fail Testing required for multiple units including ICUs, Med Surg, Telemetry, Step Down, etc.

Facility & Job Specific 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
• Education Verification: Required; diploma or transcript acceptable if verification unavailable
• Physical Exam: Required within 1 year, updated annually
• Immunizations & Health Requirements:

  • TDAP vaccine within last 10 years (no declinations accepted for new hires)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Titer or 2 vaccines required (no declinations accepted for new hires)
  • Hepatitis B: Vaccine series, positive titer, or signed declination accepted
  • Flu Vaccine: Required year-round; medical or religious exemptions allowed with facility approval; must be updated annually
  • Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days required
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Not required but accepted if available

Facility Specific Documents & Policies

• Must complete and sign various facility-specific forms prior to start, including:

  • 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)
  • Computer Use Acknowledgement
  • Flu Policy acknowledgment
• Photo for badge required (passport-style, no large earrings, face piercings, unnatural hair colors, or head coverings unless religious)
• Modules must be completed through Workday and confirmed prior to start
• Orientation typically occurs on Monday, majority of the day

Additional Notes

• Must adhere to scrub color policy: Royal blue and white
• Charting system used: Epic
• Return staff and contract limits strictly enforced
• Floating between like units expected to meet facility needs

This position is ideal for experienced RNs comfortable with LTAC and Med-Surg/Telemetry settings, who can commit to a 13-week travel contract with weekend and floating requirements. Prior travel experience is not required, but first-time travelers are not accepted. Compliance with extensive health, certification, and facility-specific documentation is mandatory.