Med Surg Telemetry RN
Hickory, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Telemetry overflow position requiring NC or compact RN license, Cerner experience, and at least 2 years of cardiac telemetry nursing experience.

Details

• Work in the Telemetry unit of a 294-bed, Joint Commission accredited hospital
• 24-bed unit with patient ratios of 4:1
• Generalized cardiac patient population ranging from young adult to elderly adult
• Common diagnoses include chest pain, A-fib, CHF, and pre/post care for cardiac catheterizations (groin and radial) and VATS
• Uses Life Pak, Zoll, Masimo, and Cerner equipment
• Overnight shift from 7PM to 7AM
• Every other weekend required
• May occasionally float to IMCU, NPCU, and/or Surgical units

Requirements

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

Additional Information

• Provide cardiac telemetry nursing care including pre and post care for cardiac cath procedures
• Family-oriented unit culture
• Any scrub color is acceptable
• Must live 60 miles or greater from the facility to be considered for the travel rate
• Cannot have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months
• Cannot be employed elsewhere full time
• Orientation requires starting on a designated date in December 2026