Posted 09/29/2026 · Job #523812
Acute | Registered Nurse | 13–Week Travel – Hickory, North Carolina
Job Description
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Acute Care Telemetry Contract in Hickory, NC
Apply for an acute care telemetry travel nursing job in Hickory, North Carolina, caring for adult cardiac patients on a supportive, family-oriented team. This opportunity allows an experienced Telemetry RN to manage complex cardiac cases, strengthen clinical skills, and work in a well-equipped hospital setting. Hickory combines the charm of a welcoming foothills community with convenient access to outdoor recreation, scenic destinations, and the cultural amenities of western North Carolina.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,590-$1,680
- Location: Hickory, North Carolina
- Healthcare Setting: Acute care telemetry unit
- Start Date: October 26, 2026
- End Date: January 25, 2027
- Contract Duration: 13-week travel nursing contract
- Schedule: 36 guaranteed hours per week
- Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM-7:00 AM
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Patient Ratio: Approximately 4:1
- Position Type: On-site, one opening
Acute Care Telemetry RN Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in North Carolina
- Minimum of 2 years of acute care or telemetry nursing experience
- Associate degree in Nursing or higher
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications
- Experience caring for cardiac patients from young adult through geriatric populations
- Experience with Cerner electronic health records (EHR)
- Proficiency with LifePak, Zoll, and Masimo equipment
- Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and teamwork skills
Telemetry Registered Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to patients on an acute care telemetry unit
- Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms, recognize changes in patient condition, and promptly escalate concerns
- Care for patients with chest pain, atrial fibrillation, congestive heart failure, and other cardiac diagnoses
- Provide pre- and post-procedure care for cardiac catheterizations, including groin and radial access sites
- Support the care of patients receiving VATS procedures and other surgical interventions
- Administer medications, complete comprehensive nursing assessments, maintain accurate documentation, and coordinate individualized care plans
- Use LifePak, Zoll, Masimo, and other unit equipment according to established clinical standards
- Collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote positive patient outcomes
- Remain flexible to occasionally float to IMCU, NPCU, or surgical units as needed
Apply now for this acute care telemetry travel RN opportunity in Hickory, North Carolina, and expand your nursing experience in a welcoming western North Carolina community.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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