Telemetry RN
Reno, NV
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Telemetry position at a Level II trauma center, requiring an active NV RN license and at least 2 years of recent inpatient telemetry/PCU experience.

Details

• 38-bed telemetry unit staffed with RNs, CNAs, Critical Care Techs, and Advanced Care Techs
• Patient ratios typically range from 1:4 up to 1:6 based on acuity
• CCTs monitor ECG rhythms on all telemetry patients 24/7
• ACTs assist with transport, admissions, discharges, IV and Foley insertion, ADLs, and limited medication administration
• Ancillary support includes Rapid Response Team, phlebotomists, EKG technicians, and Respiratory Therapists
• Patient population includes CHF, alcohol withdrawal, NSTEMIs, sepsis, dysrhythmias, pneumonia, COPD, COVID, post-procedure cardiac patients (pacemakers, ablations, cath lab), and post-ICU open heart surgery patients
• Administers non-titratable cardiac medication drips such as Cardizem, Lasix, and Nitro
• 3x12 day shift schedule with 36 guaranteed weekly hours
• No call requirements
• May float to ICU for telemetry/medical appropriate assignments, med-surg units, and Renown South Meadows
• Uses Epic for charting

Requirements

• Active NV RN license required prior to start
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications (AHA for BLS/ACLS)
• Minimum 2 years of recent inpatient telemetry/PCU experience required
• Must pass a telemetry competency exam including rhythm strip identification and measurement
• Confidence interpreting cardiac rhythms, identifying changes, and taking appropriate action required
• Experience with pre-/post-cath care, CHF, AKI, COPD, CVA, and ETOH patient populations preferred
• Minimum of one prior 13-week travel assignment required
• Epic EMR experience preferred; training or test-out available during orientation

Additional Information

• Provides individualized nursing care across the full episode of care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Coordinates care with other professionals and involves family/caregivers in assessment and planning as appropriate
• Level II trauma center with stroke accreditation, 800 inpatient beds, and 80 ER beds serving a 500-mile radius
• Extremely busy, fast-paced environment comparable in volume and pace to a Level I trauma center
• May be required to float to other units based on competency level
• Required to pick up one additional shift every 4-week schedule period
• Minimum of 2 major holidays required for coverage
• Schedule may include weekends, holidays, and occasional call shifts
• Facility may cancel shifts without penalty for low census with 48 hours notice
• Must reside outside a 60-mile radius of the facility; local candidates not accepted
• Requested time off must be submitted with the application and will not be added to the end of the contract
• A 13-week break is required between assignments for returning travelers
• First-time travelers are not eligible; prior travel experience required