Telemetry Registered Nurse
Highlands, North Carolina
Highlands-Cashiers Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN - Tele (Travel)

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

Unit Information

• Unit: Acute Care
• Number of Beds: 24
• Patient Ratios: 6-7:1
• Staffing: No unit secretaries (HUC), no tech or extra RN when no tech available
• Equipment: Standard Med/Surg
• Documentation System: Cerner
• Scheduling: 3 shifts of 12 hours each
• Floating Policy: Rare
• Patient Population: Affluent community with concierge service expected

Required Certifications & Licenses

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

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of experience as an RN in the specialty (defaulted to higher requirement)
• Must have experience caring for geriatric or past inpatient rehab (Swing Bed Patients)
• Advanced skills in Wound Care required
• Procedures performed on unit: Minor procedures

Additional Information

• Dress Code: Navy nursing uniform or navy top with white bottoms
• Excellent culture and teamwork on the unit
• Vacancies exist due to regional recruitment challenges, not unit issues
• No mention of prior travel experience required

This position offers a supportive work environment with a focus on quality patient care in a well-equipped acute care setting.