Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry
Asheville, NC
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,955/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Telemetry (TELE) Nurse - Asheville, NC. This role involves providing specialized nursing care in a 44-bed general surgery unit within a healthcare facility. The position requires managing telemetry patients with a focus on urology and bowel populations, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
Job Details
- Position Title: Telemetry Nurse
- Location: Asheville, NC
- Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- End Date: 01/11/2027
- Required Qualifications: Valid BLS certification, telemetry competency, and current nursing license; no minimum years of experience required.
- Responsibilities: Managing 6-7 patients depending on the shift, performing procedures such as wound vacs, tube feeds, and managing urinary and biliary drains, along with administering IV antibiotics and heparin drips.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with urology and bowel patient populations, proficiency in managing telemetries, and positive, energetic personality.
- Additional Information: Candidates without telemetry competency and urology or bowel experience will not be considered. The unit utilizes Telemetry, PCA, wound vacs, Baxter IV pumps, TPN, tube feeds, urinary catheters, among other equipment.
- Dress Code: Navy blue pants, navy or white scrub top, and jacket (if needed), with a white undershirt. No sweaters, sweatshirts, hoodies, coats, or jackets.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Shift Hours: 12 hours per shift.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
About Asheville, NC
As a Travel Telemetry Nurse in Asheville, NC here's what you should know:- Slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages may be slightly lower than in some larger cities, but they generally match up well with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs around 84°F and lows around 63°F.
- Winter highs average around 47°F with lows around 28°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.
- Car friendliness with easy access to highways and parking.
- Limited public transportation options, so a car is recommended for getting around.
- Asheville is known for its diversity and has a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of pollen in the area.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of several healthcare facilities.
- Abundance of restaurants, vibrant art and music scenes, various sports activities, and ample outdoor opportunities such as hiking, camping, and river activities.
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