Tele | RN
$1,800.00 - 1,890.00/week
Location
Address : Hickory, NC, 28601
Job Description
Travel Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift | Hickory, NC (13-week Travel Nurse)
Travel Telemetry RN – Night Shift in Hickory, NC: 13-week travel nursing job for experienced telemetry/cardic nurses. ACLS & BLS required. Apply now for this Hickory, North Carolina travel nursing opportunity.
Join a dynamic, family-oriented team as a Telemetry Registered Nurse (Telemetry RN / Telemetry Nurse) in Hickory, North Carolina. This 13-week travel contract at a modern, Joint Commission–accredited facility emphasizes cardiac care, cancer care, orthopedics, and more. Hickory offers scenic beauty, a welcoming community, and a vibrant downtown—ideal for travel nurses seeking quality of life and professional growth.
Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1800 - $1890
- Location: Hickory, NC 28601 (Hickory, North Carolina travel nursing / North Carolina telemetry jobs)
- Setting: Telemetry Unit (24 beds) – Cardiac telemetry nurse role
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks (May 11, 2026 – August 10, 2026)
- Shift: 12-hour Nights (19:00–07:00) – Night Shift RN
- Hours per Week: 36 (guaranteed)
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Dress Code: Any color scrubs
Job Requirements / Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of recent Telemetry RN experience (cardiac telemetry preferred)
- Associate's degree in Nursing (minimum) or equivalent nursing education
- Active RN license (compact license accepted per facility policy)
- Current BLS & ACLS certifications required
- Hands-on experience with LifePak, Zoll, and Masimo monitoring equipment
- Cerner EHR experience required (electronic health record experience is a must-have)
- Ability to provide pre- and post-procedure care for cardiac caths (groin & radial) and manage common cardiac diagnoses: Chest Pain, A-fib, CHF, VATS
Responsibilities / Telemetry Nurse Duties
- Provide continuous cardiac monitoring and clinical care for a diverse adult patient population (young adults to elderly)
- Maintain an expected patient ratio of approximately 4:1 in the telemetry unit
- Utilize monitoring and resuscitation equipment (LifePak, Zoll, Masimo) and document care in Cerner EHR
- Deliver compassionate, high-quality care in a fast-paced telemetry and cardiac telemetry unit
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes
- May occasionally float to IMCU, NPCU, or Surgical units as needed—flexibility and cross-coverage experience valued
Why Join Our Team (Travel Nursing Benefits)
- Work in a Joint Commission–accredited hospital with strong cardiac and specialty services
- Competitive weekly pay for travel nurses
- Opportunity to grow clinical skills in telemetry and cardiac care
- Live and work in Hickory, NC—close to the Blue Ridge Mountains, outdoor recreation, and a thriving downtown
Ready to take the next step in your travel nursing career as a Telemetry RN? Apply now to join our healthcare team in Hickory, North Carolina. Qualified telemetry nurses and travel nurses with cardiac experience are encouraged to submit their applications today. Join our team and make a difference in a community that values excellence and teamwork!
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.