Travel Telemetry Registered Nurse - $1,792 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: Jun 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a night shift Acute Care Telemetry position in Highlands, NC, requiring geriatric or inpatient rehab experience and telemetry skills.

Details

• 24-bed Acute Care unit in a hospital setting located in Highlands, NC
• Night shift schedule: 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
• Three 12-hour shifts per week
• Patient ratio 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 unit
• Cerner EMR used for documentation
• Floating required on a rare basis
• Serves an affluent community with concierge-level service expectations
• Swing bed patients (geriatric and inpatient rehab) are a key part of the patient population

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 (NIHSS) certification required
• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience in a telemetry or acute care setting
• Experience with geriatric patients or inpatient rehab/swing bed patients required
• Wound care skills required
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• US Social Security Number and date of birth required for consideration
• 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
• Scrub dress code: all navy, or navy top with white bottoms
• Unit is known for excellent culture and strong teamwork; vacancies are due to regional recruiting challenges, not unit issues
• One professional reference required (two required for candidates licensed in Florida or Missouri)
• First-time travelers are not explicitly excluded, but 2 years of experience is required

American Traveler Job ID #P-711472. 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.