Travel Nurse RN - Acute Care - $1,789 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Acute Care for a travel nursing job in Hickory, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Acute Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

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.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #523812. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Acute

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