Telemetry RN
Hickory, NC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$39-43/hourOverview
- Start Date06/08/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
Registered Nurse (Telemetry) - Travel Assignment
Location: Hickory, North Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Primarily day and afternoon shifts
Hours per Week: 36 (guaranteed)
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
Unit & Patient Population
- Telemetry unit with 24 beds
- Patient ratio: 4:1
- Patient population: Generalized cardiac patients, ages ranging from young adult to elderly adult
- Common diagnoses/treatments: Chest pain, A-fib, congestive heart failure (CHF), pre- and post-care for cardiac catheterizations (groin & radial), video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS)
- Equipment used: Life Paks, Zoll, Masimo monitors
- Electronic Health Record (EHR) system: Cerner (preferred experience)
- May occasionally float to Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU), Neurological Progressive Care Unit (NPCU), and/or Surgical units
- Family-oriented unit culture
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
- Minimum 2 years of telemetry nursing experience, including experience within the last year
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
Additional Information
- No call requirements
- Scrub color is flexible; no unacceptable attire specified
- Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
This role is ideal for experienced cardiac telemetry RNs seeking a travel assignment with a supportive team and a focus on cardiac patient care.
Employer
Host Healthcare
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Pros
Friendly, professional,
Cons
None
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At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.
About Hickory, NC
As a Travel Telemetry Nurse in Hickory, NC here's what you should know:- 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.
- In summer, average highs are around 88°F, and average lows are around 66°F.
- In winter, average highs are around 49°F, and average lows are around 28°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Hickory, NC, and they are relatively easy to find.
- Hickory, NC is car-friendly with easy access to major highways.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- 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.
- 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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