Travel Telemetry RN - $1,801 per week
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$1,801 per week |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | Highlands, North Carolina |
About this job
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Highlands, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 06/15/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Jun 15, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a travel RN for an Acute Care Telemetry position in the NC mountains, requiring at least 2 years of experience and geriatric or inpatient rehab (swing bed) background.
Details
- Acute care unit in a 24-bed community hospital setting in Highlands, NC
- Night shift schedule: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
- Three 12-hour shifts per week
- Patient ratio of 6–7:1
- No HUC, tech, or extra RN support available when no tech is on unit
- Standard med/surg equipment used
- Charting via Cerner
- Floating is rare
- Serves an affluent community with a concierge-level standard of patient experience expected
Requirements
- Active NC or compact RN license required
- Current BLS certification required (AHA or ARC accepted); certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start
- ACLS required; CPI preferred
- NIH Stroke Scale certification required for telemetry RNs
- Minimum 2 years of recent acute care or telemetry RN experience required
- Experience with geriatric patients or inpatient rehab (swing bed) patients is required
- Wound care skills required
- Cerner experience preferred
- US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
- One professional reference required (two required if licensed in Florida or Missouri)
- No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
Additional Information
- Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible for this position
- Scrub colors: all navy, or navy top with white bottoms
- 13-week contract
- Unit is described as having an excellent culture and strong teamwork; vacancies are due to regional recruiting challenges, not unit instability
- First-time travelers are not explicitly mentioned as eligible or ineligible — contact your recruiter for details
American Traveler Job ID #P-711671. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
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