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Telemetry Registered Nurse
Hickory, North Carolina
Frye Regional Medical Center

$1,670-2,110/week
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Registered Nurse - Telemetry

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


Unit and Position Overview

  • Unit: Telemetry
  • Department: Telemetry
  • Number of Openings: 2
  • Shift: Primarily Day and Afternoon shifts
  • Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
  • Weekend Hours: Every other weekend
  • Call Requirements: None
  • Patient Ratio: 4:1
  • Number of Beds on Unit: 24
  • Patient Population: Generalized cardiac patients, ages young adult to elderly adult
  • Float Requirements: May occasionally float to IMCU, NPCU, and/or Surgical units

Required Certifications and Licenses

  • Registered Nurse (RN) License
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • NIH Certification

Experience Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years of experience as an RN in cardiac specialty
  • Must have experience with Life Pak, Zoll, Masimo equipment
  • Preferred experience with Cerner electronic health record system
  • Prior travel experience is not explicitly required

Common Diagnoses and Treatments

  • Chest Pain
  • Atrial Fibrillation (A-fib)
  • Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
  • Pre- and Post-care for cardiac catheterizations (groin & radial)
  • Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)

Additional Information

  • Facility is Joint Commission Accredited with 294 beds
  • The unit is family-oriented
  • Scrub color is flexible; no unacceptable attire specified

Equipment and Systems

  • Life Pak
  • Zoll
  • Masimo
  • Cerner EHR system

Requirements/Qualifications

  • Valid RN license in North Carolina
  • Minimum 2 years of telemetry nursing experience, including experience within the last year
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
  • Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
  • Experience with Cerner electronic health record system
  • Experience with MEDITECH electronic health record system

This position is ideal for an RN with cardiac telemetry experience seeking a travel assignment in North Carolina.

Facility

Frye Regional Medical Center

3.0rating(37 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 Telemetry 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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