Travel Telemetry RN - $1,951 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Hickory, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/07/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Telemetry RN for a 13-week night shift contract requiring a NC or compact RN license and Cerner experience.

Details

• Telemetry unit within a 294-bed Joint Commission accredited hospital
• 24-bed unit with a 4:1 patient ratio
• Cardiac specialty caring for generalized cardiac patients from young adult to elderly
• Common diagnoses include chest pain, A-fib, CHF, and pre/post care for cardiac catheterizations (groin & radial) and VATS
• Uses Life Pak, Zoll, Masimo, and Cerner equipment
• Night shift schedule, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Every other weekend required
• May occasionally float to IMCU, NPCU, and/or Surgical units

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or compact) required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Associate's degree required
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Experience with Life Pak, Zoll, and Masimo equipment required
• Date of birth and Social Security number required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide cardiac telemetry nursing care within a family-oriented unit
• Any scrub color is acceptable
• Must start orientation on December 7th
• Candidates must live 60 miles or greater from the facility to be considered for the travel rate
• Local candidates within 60 miles may be considered at the local rate
• Cannot have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months
• Cannot be employed elsewhere full time

American Traveler Job ID #P-782190. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry

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