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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 29, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position requiring an active NV license and a minimum of 2 years of telemetry experience.

Details

• Medical and Telemetry unit within an acute care hospital setting
• Patient population includes CHF, alcohol withdrawal, NSTEMI, sepsis, dysrhythmias, PNA, COPD, and COVID cases
• Cares for post-procedure patients including pacemakers, ablations, cath lab, and downgraded open-heart surgery patients
• Administers non-titratable cardiac medication drips such as Cardizem, Lasix, and Nitro
• 3x12 night shift schedule from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM
• No on-call requirements
• May float to ICU, medical surgical units, or Renown Regional based on competency level
• Uses Epic EMR, with training available during orientation or test-out option

Requirements

• Active NV RN license required prior to start
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required (AHA only)
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry experience required
• Must pass a telemetry competency exam including rhythm strip identification and measurement
• Must have completed at least one recent 13-week travel assignment within the past year

Additional Information

• Provides individualized nursing care across the full episode of care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Coordinates care with other healthcare professionals and involves family/caregivers in care planning as appropriate
• Works in a fast-paced Level II Trauma Center with stroke accreditation and 800 inpatient beds
• Must work at least 2 major holidays and may be required to pick up one additional shift per schedule period
• Facility may call off shifts, full or partial, with 48 hours notice for low census
• Candidates must reside more than 60 miles from the facility, as local candidates are not accepted
• A 13-week break is required before returning after a prior contract with this facility
• RTO requests must be submitted with the application, as time is not added at the end of the contract to accommodate RTO
• No blocked scheduling is allowed