Travel RN - Telemetry

American Traveler; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 76,000 - 84,000; Full time

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401k with match

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Job summary

American Traveler Staffing Professionals is seeking an RN - Telemetry for a cardiac unit in Hickory, North Carolina. This travel assignment features a 36-hour workweek, days shift from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and every-other-weekend coverage on a 13-week contract.

Required are an active NC or Compact RN license, BLS and ACLS, and a minimum of 2 years' relevant experience. Life Pak, Zoll, and Masimo experience is preferred, with Cerner EMR familiarity a plus.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (NC or Compact)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience
• Associate's degree required
• Experience with Life Pak, Zoll, and Masimo equipment preferred
• Cerner EMR experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide cardiac nursing care on a telemetry unit
• Care for patients with chest pain, A-fib, CHF and post-catheterization care
• Use Life Pak, Zoll and Masimo equipment for monitoring and treatment
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure patient safety and outcomes
• Maintain accurate documentation and communication with physicians and staff

Skills

RN license

BLS/ACLS

Cardiac telemetry

Team collaboration

Life Pak/Zoll/Masimo

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Life Pak

Zoll

Masimo

Cerner EMR

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Travel RN - Telemetry

Travel RN - Telemetry

Hickory, North Carolina

Assignment Overview

Overview

Posted 3 days ago

Shift

Days, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 hrs/wk

Start Date

Oct 12, 2026

Length

13 weeks

Openings

1

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Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN - Telemetry for a cardiac unit position requiring BLS, ACLS, and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

Details

• Medical Surgical Telemetry unit within a 355-bed hospital housing brain, cancer, heart, lung, orthopedic, and surgical centers
• 24-bed unit with a 4:1 patient ratio
• Generalized cardiac patient population ranging from young adults to elderly adults
• Common diagnoses include chest pain, A-fib, CHF, and pre/post care for cardiac catheterizations (groin & radial) and VATS
• Uses Life Paks, Zoll, Masimo, and Cerner EMR
• Day shift schedule from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Required to work every other weekend
• May occasionally float to IMCU, NPCU, and/or Surgical units
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

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

Additional Information

• Provide cardiac nursing care within a family-oriented unit
• Must reside 60 miles or greater from the facility to be eligible for the travel rate
• Cannot have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the past 12 months
• Cannot be employed elsewhere full time
• Scrubs of any color are acceptable
• Must start on one of the designated orientation dates in October, November, or December 2026

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

Overview

$1,852/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$24,075

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$96,300

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$648/wk

Regular Hours

$18.00 x 36 hours/wk = $648

Weekly Stipends

$1,204/wk

Lodging

$103.99 x 7 days = $728

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$1,852/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,667 - $1,852. The $1,852 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

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