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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Telemetry unit 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

• Telemetry unit (T7) in a large 800-bed, Level II Trauma Center serving a 500-mile radius in Reno, NV
• Patient population includes CHF, alcohol withdrawal, NSTEMI, sepsis, dysrhythmias, pneumonia, COPD, COVID, and post-procedure patients including pacemakers, ablations, cath lab, and OHS patients downgraded from ICU
• Administers non-titratable cardiac medication drips including Cardizem, Lasix, and Nitro
• Charting is done in Epic; training provided during orientation or candidates may test out
• Schedule is 3x12-hour night shifts per week (36 hours/week)
• No on-call requirements
• Floating may be required to ICUs for telemetry/medically appropriate assignments, med/surg units, and other areas within the organization up to competency level
• Schedule may include weekends, holidays, and some call shifts
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active NV RN license required prior to start; RNs who have never held a NV temp or permanent license may apply but must begin the application process immediately upon offer
• Current AHA certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry nursing experience required
• Must pass a telemetry competency exam including identification and measurement of rhythm strips — failure results in contract termination
• Candidates must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates are not accepted

Additional Information

• Provides individualized, patient-centered care across the nursing process for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients and their families
• Operates in a fast-paced, high-volume environment comparable in pace to a Level I trauma center
• The facility is the only trauma center between Sacramento and Salt Lake City, treating over 80,000 ER and trauma patients annually
• Minimum of 2 major holidays required during the contract
• Blocked scheduling is not permitted
• Travelers who have previously worked at this facility must take a 13-week break after their contract ends before returning
• RTO requests must be submitted prior to consideration; time off is not added to the end of the contract to compensate for RTO
• Time and attendance tracked via Kronos