Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry in Reno, NV

Monitor and manage a patient population that includes CHF, alcohol withdrawal, NSTEMI, sepsis, dysrhythmias, pneumonia, COPD, COVID, and post-procedure patients including pacemakers, ablations, cath lab, and patients downgraded from ICU. Join a well-supported unit staffed with Critical Care Techs monitoring ECG rhythms 24/7 and Advanced Care Techs assisting with a broad range of clinical tasks, allowing RNs to focus on direct patient care.

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Telemetry

Location

Reno, Nevada

Schedule / Job Type

Contract (13 Weeks) | Travel | Full-Time | Onsite | Days | 3x12-hour shifts | 36 guaranteed hours per week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients on a 38-bed telemetry unit, utilizing the full nursing process including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Monitor and manage a patient population that includes CHF, alcohol withdrawal, NSTEMI, sepsis, dysrhythmias, pneumonia, COPD, COVID, and post-procedure patients including pacemakers, ablations, cath lab, and patients downgraded from ICU
• Administer and manage non-titratable cardiac medication drips including Cardizem, Lasix, and Nitroglycerin
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members including Critical Care Techs, Advanced Care Techs, Rapid Response Team, phlebotomists, EKG technicians, and Respiratory Therapists
• Float to other units including medical-surgical and intensive care units for telemetry or medically appropriate assignments, up to competency level
• Maintain individualized patient outcomes across the full episode of care, incorporating family and caregiver involvement in care planning as appropriate

Required Qualifications

• Active Nevada RN license required prior to start date
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry nursing experience required
• Must successfully pass a telemetry competency exam, including identification and measurement of rhythm strips
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association required
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification through APEX required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience working in a high-volume, fast-paced acute care or trauma environment
• Familiarity with post-procedure cardiac patient care including pacemakers, ablations, and open heart surgery step-down patients
• Experience working with diverse patient acuity levels and adapting to variable nurse-to-patient ratios (1:4 to 1:6)

Why Join Us

• Work within a Level II Trauma Center serving a large regional population, offering exposure to a high acuity and diverse patient mix comparable to a Level I environment
• Join a well-supported unit staffed with Critical Care Techs monitoring ECG rhythms 24/7 and Advanced Care Techs assisting with a broad range of clinical tasks, allowing RNs to focus on direct patient care