Travel Telemetry RN - $1,795 per week

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: ASAP
• 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: May 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Acute Care Telemetry position in Highlands, NC, requiring 2+ years of experience and geriatric or inpatient rehab (swing bed) experience.

Details

• Night shift position, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM, 3x12-hour shifts per week
• 24-bed Acute Care unit within a hospital setting
• Patient population includes geriatric and swing bed (inpatient rehab) patients
• Patient ratios of 6–7:1
• Unit staffing does not include a HUC, tech, or extra RN when no tech is available
• Standard med/surg equipment used on the unit
• Charting is performed in Cerner
• Variable shifts with rare floating requirements
• Serves an affluent community with a concierge-level standard of patient care 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 nursing experience
• Experience with geriatric patients or inpatient rehab/swing bed patients required
• Wound care skills required
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more in the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Provides acute care telemetry nursing with an emphasis on geriatric and swing bed patient populations
• Wound care is an advanced skill utilized on this unit
• Minor procedures are performed on the unit
• Required scrub colors: all navy, or navy top with white bottoms
• One professional reference required (two required if licensed in Florida or Missouri)
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not accepted
• The unit is described as having an excellent culture and strong teamwork; vacancies exist due to regional recruiting challenges, not unit issues

American Traveler Job ID #P-724009. 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.