Telemetry RN
Reno, NV
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry

Location: Reno, Nevada
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:45 - 07:15)
• Weekly Hours: 36 guaranteed
• Call Requirements: None
• Unit: Telemetry
• Patient Population:

  • CHF, Alcohol Withdrawal, NSTEMI, Sepsis, Dysrhythmias, Pneumonia, COPD, COVID-19
  • Post-procedure care including pacemakers, ablations, cath lab, and post-ICU cardiac surgery patients
• Medications: Non-titratable cardiac drips (e.g., Cardizem, Lasix, Nitro)
• Floating: May float to ICU, medical-surgical units, or other telemetry-appropriate assignments
• Work Environment: Extremely busy, fast-paced, Level II Trauma Center with stroke accreditation

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Nevada
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS certification
• ACLS certification
• NIHSS certification

Additional Information

• May be required to work major holidays and pick up additional shifts as needed
• Schedule may include weekends, holidays, and some call shifts
• Floating assignments based on competency and organizational needs
• Provides comprehensive nursing care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Responsible for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care
• Requires intensive continuous mental effort and sound clinical judgment

Summary

This travel RN position in telemetry offers the opportunity to work in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment with a diverse patient population. The role demands strong telemetry skills, critical thinking, and flexibility to float to related units. Prior telemetry experience and required certifications are essential.