Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Job Opportunity: MS/Tele Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele - Medical-Surgical/Telemetry)
• Shift: Nights
• Ratios: 1:5-6
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: Required within scope to meet facility needs (float between like units)
• Block Scheduling: Open to accommodating
• Locals: Not accepted (50-mile radius rule)
• Pending License: Not accepted
• On-call: Not required
• First-time travelers accepted

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in MS/Telemetry specialty
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or Military only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or Military only
• NIH Stroke Certification (updated annually)

Competency Requirements

• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (annual renewal required)
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) with a minimum score of 80% (3 attempts max)

Facility Highlights

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

Scheduling & Policies

• Guaranteed hours after call-off policy met (2 shifts per 13-week assignment)
• Return Staff Policy: Must be gone for 1 year to return as a traveler
• System Contract Limit: 2 contracts max (can extend once), then must be gone for 6 months before returning

Background & Health Requirements

• Background check required within 6 months of start (includes SSN trace, 7-year county residence, nationwide search, sex offender search, international search if applicable)
• Physical exam within 1 year, signed by physician, NP, or PA-C (annual update required)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start (annual renewal required)
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel within 30 days (specific substances listed)
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • TDAP (within last 10 years, no declinations accepted)
  • Rubeola (Measles) - titer or 2 vaccines
  • Mumps - titer or 2 vaccines
  • Rubella - titer or 2 vaccines
  • Varicella - titer or 2 vaccines
  • Hepatitis B - vaccine series, positive titer, or signed declination accepted
• Flu vaccine required year-round; medical or religious exemptions accepted with facility approval
• COVID-19 vaccine not required but accepted if available

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Must complete and sign various facility documents 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
  • Parking Registration (if driving)
  • Photo for badge (passport-style, professional)
• Must complete facility orientation and modules prior to start

Additional Notes

• Locals within 50 miles of the main campus are not accepted for this travel position
• Candidates must be prepared for floating between similar units as needed
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

This position is ideal for experienced MS/Telemetry RNs looking for a travel contract opportunity in a large, acute care teaching hospital setting with a supportive environment and clear certification and competency requirements.