Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry in Hickory, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Med/Surg / Telemetry
Location: Hickory, NC
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in Hickory, North Carolina, 28601!

Job Title

Travel Registered Nurse – Telemetry (Nights)

Location

Hickory, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Expected 36 hours/week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 24-bed Telemetry unit with a 4:1 patient-to-nurse ratio
• Monitor and care for generalized cardiac patients ranging from young adults to elderly adults, including those presenting with chest pain, A-fib, CHF, and pre/post care for cardiac catheterizations (groin and radial approaches) and VATS
• Operate and interpret telemetry equipment including Life Paks, Zoll, and Masimo devices
• Document patient care accurately using Cerner EHR
• Work every other weekend as part of the standard schedule
• May occasionally be required to float to IMCU, NPCU, and/or Surgical units

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in North Carolina (or compact eligibility)
• Minimum 2 years of Telemetry or cardiac nursing experience
• Current BLS certification required
• Current ACLS certification required
• Associate degree in Nursing (ADN) or higher required
• Hands-on experience with Life Pak, Zoll, and Masimo equipment
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible for travel rates

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with Cerner EHR
• Background in cardiac-focused nursing care settings
• Familiarity with pre and post cardiac catheterization care (groin and radial)

Why Join Us

• Join a well-established, family-oriented Telemetry unit within a full-service regional medical center home to specialized cardiac, cancer, orthopedic, and surgical service lines
• Projected start date of December 7, 2026 with a defined 13-week contract offering stability and a clear timeline

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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