Med Surg Telemetry RN
Reno, NV
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Telemetry night shift position at a Level II Trauma Center in Reno, NV, requiring a minimum of 2 years of telemetry experience and an active NV RN license.

Details

• Work in a 38-bed Telemetry unit (T7) within a large, fast-paced 800-bed inpatient hospital serving as the region's only Level II Trauma Center and a certified Stroke Center
• Patient population includes CHF, alcohol withdrawal, NSTEMI, sepsis, dysrhythmias, pneumonia, COPD, COVID, post-procedure patients (pacemakers, ablations, cath lab), and open heart surgery (OHS) patients downgraded from ICU
• Administers non-titratable cardiac medication drips including Cardizem, Lasix, and Nitro
• Typical patient ratios range from 1:4 to 1:6 based on acuity and workload
• Supported by RNs, CNAs, Critical Care Techs (CCTs), and Advanced Care Techs (ACTs); CCTs monitor ECG rhythms 24/7
• Ancillary support includes Rapid Response Team, phlebotomists, EKG technicians, and Respiratory Therapists
• Night shift: 3x12-hour shifts, 18:45–07:15
• Charting via Epic EMR; training provided during orientation or candidate may test out
• No on-call requirements
• Floating may be required to ICUs (for telemetry/medical-appropriate assignments), med-surg units, and an additional campus location

Requirements

• Active NV RN license required prior to start (RNs who have never held a NV temp or permanent license may still apply but must apply immediately upon offer)
• Current AHA certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS (APEX)
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry experience required
• Must pass a telemetry competency exam including identification and measurement of rhythm strips
• Experience with open heart surgical patients preferred but not required
• Candidates must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position

Additional Information

• Provides comprehensive nursing care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation throughout the episode of care
• Coordinates care across multidisciplinary teams and communicates with families and caregivers as part of the care process
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays as determined by department scheduling needs
• Travelers are required to work a minimum of 2 of the 3 major holidays (Eve + Day counts as 1 holiday)
• Travelers may be required to float to meet organizational needs up to their competency level
• Blocked scheduling is not permitted
• RTO requests must be disclosed prior to consideration; time off is not added to the end of the contract to compensate for RTO
• Travelers who have previously worked at this facility must complete a 13-week break after their last contract before returning, regardless of the number of extensions
• Kronos used for time keeping