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

Registered Nurse - ICU (North Carolina, Fayetteville)

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 19:00 - 7:00)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Patient Ratio: 1:2-3
• Unit Type: ICU (Intensive Care Unit)
• Facility Type: Short-term acute care, Level III Trauma Center, Teaching Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 733
• Charting System: Epic
• Scrub Color: Royal blue and white

Required Experience & Qualifications

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

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or Military only; must be valid at start
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or Military only; must be valid at start
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification – Must be updated annually; required for ICU and related units
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) – Must pass with 80% or higher within 3 attempts; remediation required if failed first attempt
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam – Must be completed via Relias and renewed annually; minimum 80% score required; cancellation if failed after 3 attempts

Licensure

• Must hold a valid Registered Nurse license for North Carolina
• License must be current and not expiring the month of start (renew 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; convictions within last year or active cases disqualify
• Education Verification: Required and must be related to specialty; high school verification not accepted
• Physical Exam: Required within 1 year, signed by physician, NP, or PA-C; must be updated annually
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days; instant drug screens not accepted
• TB Screening: Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year; annual renewal required
• Immunizations:

  • TDAP within last 10 years (no declinations accepted)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Titer or 2 vaccines required; boosters required if titers negative or equivocal
  • Hepatitis B: Vaccine series, positive titer, or signed declination accepted
• Flu Vaccine: Required year-round; medical or religious exemptions accepted with facility-approved forms; must be current for flu season (Aug 1 - Mar 31)
• COVID-19 Vaccine: Not required but accepted if available

Additional Requirements

• EKG Exam: Must pass EKG competency exam with no exceptions
• Interview Availability: Must provide upon submission
• Scheduling: Open to block scheduling accommodations
• Call: No on-call requirement
• Guaranteed Hours: Call-off policy allows 2 shifts off per 13-week assignment; all contracted shifts guaranteed after that
• Photo for Badge: Professional passport-style photo required (no large earrings, face jewelry, unnatural hair colors, or head coverings unless religious)
• Facility-Specific Documents: Must review and sign various agreements and job descriptions prior to start (e.g., confidentiality, patient ID, code of conduct)
• Parking Registration: Required if driving to work
• Modules: Must complete assigned modules prior to start (due Monday before start date)

Notes

• Locals within 50 miles of the main campus are not accepted for this travel position.
• Return travelers must comply with the facility’s return staff policy and contract limits.
• Background checks and health documents must be current and complete before start.
• Facility has strict policies on certification expiration and competency testing with no exceptions.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this ICU Registered Nurse travel contract in Fayetteville, NC.