Telemetry RN
Asheville, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced travel RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry unit at a Level II Trauma Center in Asheville, NC, requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience and active medical telemetry skills.

Details

• Position is located on the A4W Trauma Telemetry unit (Med/Surg Tele), a 36-bed floor within a large 815-bed regional referral hospital and Level II Trauma Center
• Day shift schedule: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• 13-week contract
• Current day shift RN ratio is 1:5/6; night shift RN ratio is 1:6/7
• Unit is staffed with charge RNs, CNAs, a HUC, and sitters
• Unit prepares patients for Endoscopy, Interventional Radiology (IR), and OR procedures
• EMR: Cerner (experience required)
• Equipment includes medical remote telemetry monitoring, Cerner Patient Observation (CPO), VC150s in every patient room, and workstations on wheels with Tap and Go access
• Must sign up for 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday count as weekend shifts on night shift)
• Floating may be required to sister Med/Surg units: 3W, 5W, and K8

Requirements

• Active NC RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
• Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg Telemetry RN experience
• Current BLS certification (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of assignment start)
• Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required for Telemetry RNs
• Demonstrated medical telemetry skills required
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• One professional reference required (two required if currently residing in Florida or Missouri)

Additional Information

• CMSRN certification is encouraged but not required
• BSN, charge nurse experience, and leadership experience are preferred qualifications
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible for this position
• Required scrub colors: navy blue top and bottom, white top with navy blue bottom, or all white
• The facility has earned Magnet® Designation, Healthgrades Top 50 Best Hospitals recognition (2020–2023), and a Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade of 'A'
• Hard-working, compassionate, and team-oriented candidates who thrive in a fast-paced environment are encouraged to apply