Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Fayetteville, North Carolina
Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Registered Nurse – PCU (Night Shift) – Fayetteville, North Carolina

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night (4 shifts of 12 hours each, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
• Hours per Week: 48
• Patient Ratio: 1:4-5
• Unit: Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• Scheduling: Weekend shifts required every other weekend
• Block Scheduling: Open to accommodation
• Floating: Required to float within scope to meet facility needs between like units
• Travel Pairs: Not accepted
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (50-mile radius rule from main campus)
• 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
• Guaranteed Hours: Call-off policy allows 2 shifts off per 13-week assignment; all contracted shifts beyond that are guaranteed

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU), with PCU experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association

Health and Safety 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
• 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 (includes amphetamines, methamphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methadone, opiates, PCP, propoxyphene, marijuana)
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • TDAP vaccine within last 10 years (no declinations accepted)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Titer or 2 vaccines required; boosters required if titers negative or equivocal
  • Varicella: Titer or 2 vaccines required; boosters required if titers negative or equivocal
  • Hepatitis B: Vaccine series, positive titer, or signed declination accepted
• TB Screening: Negative PPD, Q Gold, or T-spot within 1 year; chest X-ray required if positive PPD (not older than 5 years); annual renewal required
• Flu Vaccination: Required year-round; medical or religious exemptions accepted with facility-specific forms; must be updated annually with documentation for 2025-2026 season; declinations not accepted

Facility and Orientation

• Facility Type: Short-term acute care hospital, Level III Trauma Center, Teaching Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 733
• Charting System: Epic
• Scrub Color: Royal blue and white
• Orientation: Majority of the first day is orientation; report time 6:30 AM on Monday at Human Resources
• Photo for Badge: Professional passport-style photo required without large earrings, face jewelry, unnatural hair colors, or head coverings (unless religious)
• Required Documents: Multiple facility-specific forms must be reviewed, signed, and/or completed prior to start (e.g., confidentiality agreement, emergency contact, job description acknowledgment, code of conduct, parking registration if driving, computer use acknowledgment, flu policy acknowledgment)

Additional Notes

• Interview Availability: Must be provided upon submission
• On-call: Not required
• Return to Office Restrictions: Per manager’s discretion
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Not required but accepted if available
• Travel Experience: Prior travel experience not required

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with at least 2 years of experience seeking a night shift travel assignment in a progressive care unit setting, who is comfortable with floating and weekend work, and meets all licensure, certification, and health requirements.