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

Travel/Contract Registered Nurse (MS/Tele Nights)

Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry (MS/Tele)
• 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 from main campus)
• First-time travelers accepted
• On-call: No
• Return Staff Policy: Must be gone for 1 year to return as a traveler
• Contract Limit: 2 contracts max (can extend once), then must be gone for 6 months to return

Requirements/Qualifications

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

Required Certifications

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

Required Licenses

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for North Carolina (must be current and not expiring the month of start)

Additional Requirements

• Background check within 6 months of start (including SSN trace, 7-year county residence, nationwide search, sex offender search, and international search if applicable)
• Physical exam within 1 year, signed by a physician, NP, or PA-C, updated annually
• Negative 10-panel drug test within 30 days (specific substances required)
• Immunizations and health documents:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within last 10 years (no declinations accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (titer or 2 vaccines required)
  • Hepatitis B (vaccine series, positive titer, or signed declination)
  • Varicella (titer or 2 vaccines required)
• Flu vaccine required year-round or signed facility flu acknowledgment form if off-season; medical or religious exemptions require facility approval
• COVID-19 vaccine not required but accepted if available

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (must be completed via Relias and renewed annually)
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) with up to 3 attempts to pass with 80% or higher; remediation required after failed attempts

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Guaranteed hours with call-off policy: 2 shifts per 13-week assignment must be worked; after that, all contracted shifts are guaranteed
• Floating within scope to meet facility needs
• Block scheduling available
• No locals accepted (must be outside 50-mile radius)

Facility Highlights

• Type: Short-term acute care
• Level III Trauma Center / Teaching Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 733
• Charting system: Epic

Notes

• Candidates must provide interview availability upon submission
• Multiple facility-specific documents and acknowledgments must be reviewed and signed prior to start (e.g., confidentiality, job description, emergency contact, code of conduct, etc.)
• Photo for badge required (passport-style, professional)
• Parking registration required if driving to work

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required; first-time travelers accepted

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for an experienced Registered Nurse with at least 2 years in Medical-Surgical/Telemetry, working night shifts with weekend rotation. Required certifications include BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Certification. The role requires floating within similar units and adherence to strict health, background, and competency requirements. Prior travel experience is not required.