Telemetry Registered Nurse
Highlands, North Carolina
Highlands-Cashiers Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN - Tele (Travel)

Location: Highlands, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel Contract
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 (3 12’s)
• Floating Policy: Rare
• Patient Population: Affluent community with concierge-level service expected

Required Qualifications

• Licenses: Registered Nurse License
• Certifications: BLS (required), ACLS (required), NIH Certification
• Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty (RN)
• Special Skills:

  • Care of geriatric or past inpatient rehab patients (Swing Bed Patients)
  • Advanced wound care skills
• Procedures: Minor procedures performed on unit

Additional Information

• Dress Code: Navy nursing uniform or navy top with white bottoms
• Culture: Excellent teamwork and positive unit culture
• Recruitment Note: Vacancies exist due to regional recruitment challenges, not unit issues

Summary

This is a travel RN position in an acute care unit with a focus on geriatric and rehab patient care. The role requires advanced wound care skills and certifications including ACLS and BLS. The unit offers a supportive culture and a structured 3x12 hour shift schedule.