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Cardiac Telemetry RN
Hickory, North Carolina
Frye Regional Medical Center

$1,587-2,019/week
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Travel RN Opportunity – Cardiac Telemetry Unit

Location: Hickory, North Carolina
Specialty: Cardiac Telemetry RN
Employment Type: Travel


Facility & Unit Overview

  • 24-bed telemetry unit
  • Patient ratio: 4:1
  • Equipment used: Life Paks, Zoll, Masimo
  • Electronic Health Record (EHR) system: Cerner (preferred experience)
  • Patient population: General cardiac patients, ages young adult to elderly
  • Common diagnoses/treatments: Chest pain, A-fib, CHF, pre & post care for cardiac caths (groin & radial), VATS
  • Family-oriented unit culture

Position Details

  • Number of openings: 2
  • Shift: Primarily day and afternoon shifts
  • Weekly guaranteed hours: 36
  • Weekend hours: Every other weekend
  • Call requirements: None
  • Float requirements: May occasionally float to IMCU, NPCU, and/or Surgical units

Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years RN experience
  • Required certifications: BLS & ACLS
  • Must have skills/experience with Life Pak, Zoll, Masimo
  • Preferred experience with Cerner EHR
  • Education: Associate’s degree minimum

Additional Information

  • Orientation offered twice monthly
  • Scrub color: Any color allowed
  • Contract length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)

Facility

Frye Regional Medical Center

3.1rating(36 reviews)

3 nurses recommend working with Frye Regional Medical Center

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  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 355 beds
ADDRESS420 North Center StreetHickory, NC 28601
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About Hickory, NC

As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Hickory, NC here's what you should know:
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.
Weather
  • 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.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Hickory, NC, and they are relatively easy to find.
Transportation
  • Hickory, NC is car-friendly with easy access to major highways.
  • Public transportation options are limited.
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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