Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Telemetry | Hickory, North Carolina

Explore a rewarding North Carolina travel nursing job for an experienced Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) in Hickory.

Join a collaborative telemetry team as a Travel Registered Nurse in Hickory, North Carolina. This on-site travel nurse opportunity is ideal for an experienced cardiac-focused RN who enjoys caring for adult patients in a family-oriented unit with a 4:1 patient ratio. You will support patients ranging from young adults to older adults while gaining valuable experience in a well-rounded acute-care telemetry setting.

Located in the scenic foothills of western North Carolina, Hickory offers a welcoming community, charming downtown areas, convenient access to outdoor recreation, and proximity to the Blue Ridge Mountains. It is an appealing destination for nurses seeking professional growth, meaningful patient care, and an enjoyable quality of life.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Telemetry Registered Nurse (Telemetry RN)
• Location: Hickory, North Carolina
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,590-$1,680
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, through January 25, 2027
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 4:1
• Unit Size: 24 beds
• Healthcare Setting: On-site acute-care telemetry unit

Telemetry RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license applicable to North Carolina
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or higher
• Minimum of 2 years of recent RN experience in telemetry, cardiac nursing, or a closely related acute-care setting
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications
• Experience caring for adult cardiac and telemetry patients
• Proficiency with LifePak, Zoll, and Masimo equipment
• Cerner experience preferred and strongly encouraged
• Ability to provide compassionate, organized nursing care in a collaborative environment

Travel Telemetry Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for general cardiac patients ranging from young adults to older adults
• Monitor telemetry patients and recognize changes in cardiac rhythms and overall clinical status
• Care for patients experiencing chest pain, atrial fibrillation, and congestive heart failure
• Provide pre- and post-procedure nursing care for cardiac catheterizations, including groin and radial access procedures
• Support patients undergoing care related to video-assisted thoracic surgery
• Administer medications, perform thorough nursing assessments, and implement individualized care plans
• Use LifePak, Zoll, Masimo, and electronic health record systems safely and effectively
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote positive patient outcomes
• Participate in every-other-weekend coverage and maintain accurate clinical documentation

Apply now for this Travel Telemetry RN opportunity in Hickory, North Carolina, and take the next step in your nursing career.

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.