Manage a patient population that includes CHF, alcohol withdrawal, NSTEMI, sepsis, dysrhythmias, pneumonia, COPD, and post-procedure patients (pacemakers, ablations, cath lab, and patients downgraded from ICU). Why Join Us Work in 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 trauma environment.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Reno, NV
Description
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Telemetry, Night Shift
Location
Reno, Nevada
Schedule / Job Type
Contract (13 Weeks) | Travel | 3x12 Night Shifts | 36 Guaranteed Hours per Week | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive nursing care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualized care plans
Manage a patient population that includes CHF, alcohol withdrawal, NSTEMI, sepsis, dysrhythmias, pneumonia, COPD, and post-procedure patients (pacemakers, ablations, cath lab, and patients downgraded from ICU)
Administer and monitor non-titratable cardiac medication drips including Cardizem, Lasix, and Nitro
Identify and measure cardiac rhythm strips as part of ongoing telemetry monitoring
Coordinate care across multidisciplinary teams in a collaborative, patient-centered environment
Float to medical surgical units or intensive care units for telemetry or medically appropriate assignments as needed by the organization
Required Qualifications
Active Nevada Registered Nurse (RN) license required prior to start date
Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
Minimum of 2 years of telemetry nursing experience
Must successfully pass a telemetry competency exam, including identification and measurement of rhythm strips (failure of exam may result in contract termination)
Ability to work weekends, holidays, and occasional additional shifts based on departmental needs
Preferred Experience / Skills
Experience in a high-volume, fast-paced acute care or trauma center environment
Familiarity with post-procedure cardiac patient care including pacemakers, ablations, and open-heart surgery step-down patients
Experience floating across multiple unit types including ICU and medical surgical floors
Why Join Us
Work in 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 trauma environment
Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team committed to clinical excellence and exceptional patient-centered care