Travel Contract

Cardiac Telemetry RN
Hickory, NC
LifePoint
3x12 hrs

$2,074/week

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Overview

Estimated total pay

$2,074/week

Location: Hickory, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit: Telemetry
Number of Beds: 24
Patient Ratios: 4:1
Patient Population: Generalized cardiac patients, ages young adult to elderly adult
Common Diagnoses/Treatments: Chest Pain, A-fib, CHF, Pre & Post care for cardiac caths (groin & radial), VATS
Equipment Used: Life Paks, Zoll, Masimo
EHR System: Cerner (preferred skillset)
Shift: Primarily PM/AM shifts
Weekend Hours: Every other weekend
Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
Call Requirements: None
Float Requirements: May occasionally float to IMCU, NPCU, and/or Surgical units
Unit Culture: Family-oriented

Specialty: Cardiac Telemetry RN
Minimum Years of Experience: 2+ years in specialty (Cardiac Telemetry)
Certifications Required:
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
- NIH Certification
Licenses: Registered Nurse License
Must Have Skills/Experience: Life Pak, Zoll, Masimo
Preferred Skills: Cerner EHR experience
Dress Code: Any color scrubs allowed

Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
No call requirements.
Weekend work every other weekend.
Telemetry unit with a focus on cardiac care.
Candidates must be located 60 miles or more from the facility to qualify for travel rate.

This position is ideal for RNs with cardiac telemetry experience looking for a travel contract in North Carolina.

Response timewithin an hour

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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Hickory, NC is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

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Furnished Housing

Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Hickory, NC, and they are relatively easy to find.

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Demographics

Hickory, NC has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to pollen and air quality.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Hickory, NC offers a variety of restaurants, including Southern cuisine and international flavors.
The city has a vibrant arts scene with galleries and theaters.
Sports enthusiasts can enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, and water sports in the nearby lakes and parks.

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