Registered Nurse -Telemetry

Saint Mary's Health Network; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services network in Reno, NV is seeking a Staff RN to provide care for Telemetry‑assigned patients. Responsibilities include monitoring patient conditions, communicating with physicians, and responding to changes in health status. Candidates must have a valid Nevada RN License, BLS and ACLS certifications, and must be able to effectively communicate in English. This is a full-time position with night shifts.

Qualifications

• Recent acute, in‑hospital experience preferred.
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS) within 90 days of hire and every two years thereafter.
• Successful completion of Basic Arrhythmia training within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Care for Telemetry‑assigned patients.
• Communicate clinical changes to the physician.
• Respond quickly to changes in condition.

Skills

Cardiac monitoring

Effective communication

Rapid response to clinical changes

Education

Current and valid Nevada RN License

BLS (AHA) certification

ACLS (AHA) certification

Job description

Overview

Join an award‑winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Saint Mary’s Health Network, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

As a long‑standing community partner with a 116‑year history, Saint Mary’s Health Network offers Northern Nevada inpatient, outpatient, ancillary, and wellness services. Nationally recognized and accredited by the Joint Commission, and named one of the Top 100 Hospitals by Fortune/Merative and America’s Best 250 hospitals by Healthgrades, Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center is a 352‑bed acute‑care hospital offering a robust line of inpatient, outpatient and ancillary services including a top‑rated Center for Cancer, surgical and orthopedic services, and an award‑winning Cardiology program and more.

Responsibilities

The Staff RN is directly responsible and accountable for the care given to their Telemetry‑assigned patients. They communicate with the physician about changes in the patient’s clinical condition, including cardiac monitoring, results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology, and respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition and/or response to treatment.

Qualifications

• Recent acute, in‑hospital experience preferred.
• Must be able to communicate in English (speak, write).
• Current and valid Nevada RN License.
• BLS (AHA) certification required.
• ACLS (AHA) certification required.
• Successful completion of Basic Arrhythmia training within 90 days of hire.
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS) within 90 days of hire and every two years thereafter.
• SEE AMENDMENT FOR NEW GRADUATES.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Health Care Provider

Industry

• Wellness and Fitness Services
• Medical Practices
• Hospitals and Health Care