Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $2,280 per week in Reno, NV

Manage patient populations including CHF, alcohol withdrawal, NSTEMIs, sepsis, dysrhythmias, pneumonia, COPD, and post-procedure patients (pacemakers, ablations, cath lab, and OHS patients downgraded from ICU). Interpret and respond to cardiac rhythms, identifying changes and initiating appropriate clinical interventions; must pass a telemetry competency exam including identifying and measuring rhythm strips .

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified Telemetry RN in Reno, Nevada, 89501!

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients on a 38-bed telemetry unit, with typical patient ratios of 1:4 up to 1:6 based on acuity and workload
• Interpret and respond to cardiac rhythms, identifying changes and initiating appropriate clinical interventions; must pass a telemetry competency exam including identifying and measuring rhythm strips
• Manage patient populations including CHF, alcohol withdrawal, NSTEMIs, sepsis, dysrhythmias, pneumonia, COPD, and post-procedure patients (pacemakers, ablations, cath lab, and OHS patients downgraded from ICU)
• Administer and monitor non-titratable cardiac medication drips (e.g., Cardizem, Lasix, Nitro)
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members including Critical Care Techs, Advanced Care Techs, Rapid Response Team, phlebotomists, EKG technicians, and Respiratory Therapists
• May float to ICUs for telemetry/medically appropriate assignments, medical-surgical units, or a secondary campus location based on organizational need and competency level

Required Qualifications

• Active Nevada RN license required prior to start
• BLS certification (AHA) required
• ACLS certification (AHA) required
• NIHSS certification (APEX) required
• Minimum 2 years of recent inpatient telemetry experience required
• Prior travel experience of at least one completed 13-week assignment required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with PCU or step-down patient populations
• Familiarity with pre- and post-cath care, CHF, AKI, COPD, CVA, and alcohol withdrawal management
• Confidence in independently identifying dysrhythmias and escalating care appropriately
• Experience working in a high-volume, fast-paced acute care environment

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work at a Level II Trauma Center and regional referral hub serving a large geographic area, offering exposure to a high acuity and diverse patient population
• Supportive unit structure with 24/7 ECG monitoring by Critical Care Techs and robust ancillary staff to assist with patient care tasks