Telemetry RN
Hickory, NC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nurse in Hickory, NC. 13-week assignment, 12-hour nights caring for cardiac telemetry patients. Apply now.

Compensation

• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,590 - $1,680 per week

Join a dynamic, family-oriented telemetry unit in Hickory, North Carolina. Located in the heart of Catawba County, Hickory offers a welcoming community, scenic beauty, and vibrant downtown with local restaurants, shops, and cultural attractions. Enjoy easy access to outdoor recreation at Lake Hickory and the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, making it an appealing destination for travel nurses seeking both professional growth and quality of life. This travel nursing opportunity places you in a modern facility caring for generalized cardiac patients across the adult lifespan. Ideal for experienced Telemetry RNs and cardiac telemetry travel nurses seeking North Carolina nursing jobs and step-down/IMCU experience.

Telemetry RN Job Details

• Location: Hickory, NC 28601 (Hickory, Catawba County) – North Carolina nursing jobs
• Facility: Telemetry Unit (cardiac telemetry / step-down)
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (April 13, 2026 – July 13, 2026)
• Shift: 12-hour Nights (19:00 – 07:00)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Patient Ratio: 4:1
• Number of Beds: 24
• Dress Code: Any color scrubs
• Travel Candidate Requirement: Must reside 60 miles or more from Hickory, NC (travel nurse eligibility)

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent Telemetry RN experience (cardiac telemetry nurse preferred)
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice or compact license as applicable
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or higher; BSN preferred
• Experience with LifePak, Zoll, and Masimo monitoring equipment
• Preferred: Experience with Cerner EHR (electronic health record)
• Willingness to float to IMCU, NPCU, and Surgical units as needed (step-down/IMCU/PCU experience a plus)

Telemetry RN Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care for cardiac telemetry patients, including chest pain, A-fib, CHF, pre/post cardiac catheterization (groin & radial), and VATS patients
• Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms and hemodynamic status using LifePak, Zoll, Masimo, and telemetry monitoring systems
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and progress accurately in Cerner EHR
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (cardiology, respiratory therapy, case management) to optimize patient outcomes
• Maintain compassionate, family-centered care for patients and families in a community hospital setting
• Participate in twice-monthly orientation and ongoing training to maintain competency in telemetry and cardiac care
• Float to IMCU, NPCU, or Surgical units on occasion to support staffing and patient needs

Why Apply

• Opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art telemetry unit supporting cardiac patient care
• Great exposure to cardiac telemetry, step-down/IMCU nursing, and Cerner EHR
• Ideal travel nurse assignment for RNs seeking North Carolina nursing jobs and cardiac telemetry experience

Apply now to be considered for this Telemetry RN travel assignment in Hickory, NC. Join our travel nursing team today and advance your cardiac telemetry nursing career!

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