Cardiac Telemetry RN
Hickory, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 22, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Telemetry Overflow night shift position in Hickory, NC, requiring a minimum of 2 years of cardiac nursing experience and active BLS and ACLS certifications.

Details

• Telemetry unit in a 294-bed, Joint Commission Accredited hospital
• 24-bed unit serving a generalized cardiac patient population ranging from young adults to elderly adults
• Common diagnoses and treatments include chest pain, A-fib, CHF, pre- and post-care for cardiac caths (groin and radial), and VATS
• Patient ratio of 4:1
• Equipment used includes LifePak, Zoll, and Masimo monitors
• Cerner EMR used; experience preferred
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Every other weekend required
• May occasionally float to IMCU, NPCU, and/or Surgical
• No call requirements
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active RN license in NC or a Compact state currently in hand
• Current AHA certifications: BLS and ACLS required
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry or cardiac nursing experience
• Associate's degree in Nursing (ADN) or higher required
• Proficiency with LifePak, Zoll, and Masimo equipment required
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration
• Candidate's permanent address must be 60 or more miles from the facility to qualify for the travel rate
• Must not have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months
• Cannot be employed full-time elsewhere

Additional Information

• Family-oriented unit culture
• Any color scrubs are acceptable
• This position is located in Hickory, NC, approximately 1 hour from Charlotte and within driving distance of several major universities including Duke, NC State, UNC Chapel Hill, and East Carolina University