Travel RN - Telemetry

American Traveler; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 98,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay & bonuses

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Weekly payroll deposit

Free online CEUs

Generous housing allowance

Travel and licensure reimbursements

Non-taxed per diem & subsidy

Traveler rewards

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Telemetry RN for a night shift at a Level II trauma center in Reno, NV. An active NV RN license and travel nursing experience are required.

The candidate will work 3x12 night shifts with potential float to ICU and other units, using Epic EMR. BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications are mandatory, along with a telemetry competency exam.

Qualifications

• Active NV RN license required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA only).
• NIHSS certification required (APEX).
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry experience required.
• Must pass a telemetry competency exam including rhythm strip identification and measurement.
• Prior travel nursing experience required, including at least one recent 13-week assignment within the past year.

Responsibilities

• 38-bed telemetry unit staffed with RNs, CNAs, CCTs, and ACTs.
• Patient ratios typically 1:4 up to 1:6 based on acuity/workload.
• CCTs monitor ECG rhythms on all telemetry patients 24/7.
• ACTs assist with transport, admissions, discharges, IV and Foley insertion, ADLs, and limited medication administration.
• Care for post-procedure patients including pacemakers, ablations, cath lab procedures, and downgraded OHS/ICU patients.
• Administers non-titratable cardiac medication drips such as Cardizem, Lasix, and Nitro.

Skills

Telemetry RN

Education

NV RN license

BLS (AHA)

ACLS (AHA)

NIHSS (APEX)

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Telemetry RN for a night shift position at a Level II trauma center, requiring an active NV RN license and prior travel nursing experience.

Requirements

• Active NV RN license required prior to start
• BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA only)
• NIHSS certification required (APEX)
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry experience required
• Must pass a telemetry competency exam including rhythm strip identification and measurement
• Prior travel nursing experience required, including at least one recent 13-week assignment within the past year

Responsibilities

• 38-bed telemetry unit staffed with RNs, CNAs, Critical Care Techs (CCTs), and Advanced Care Techs (ACTs)
• Patient ratios typically 1:4 up to 1:6 based on acuity/workload
• CCTs monitor ECG rhythms on all telemetry patients 24/7
• ACTs assist with transport, admissions, discharges, IV and Foley insertion, ADLs, and limited medication administration
• Patient population includes CHF, alcohol withdrawal, NSTEMI, sepsis, dysrhythmias, PNA, COPD, and COVID cases
• Cares for post-procedure patients including pacemakers, ablations, cath lab procedures, and downgraded OHS/ICU patients
• Administers non-titratable cardiac medication drips such as Cardizem, Lasix, and Nitro
• 3x12 night shift schedule with 36 guaranteed weekly hours
• Call is not required
• May float to ICU (telemetry/medical appropriate assignments), medical-surgical units, and Renown South Meadows
• Uses Epic EMR with training available during orientation or option to test out
• Provides comprehensive nursing care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients using the nursing process
• Coordinates care with other professionals and involves family/caregivers in assessment and planning as appropriate
• Works in a Level II trauma center with 800 inpatient beds and 80 ER beds serving a 500-mile radius
• Fast-paced, high-volume environment comparable to a Level I trauma center
• May float to other units up to competency level based on organizational needs
• Required to work major holidays, with a minimum of 2 major holidays required
• Required to pick up one additional shift every 4-week schedule period
• Facility may cancel shifts (full or partial) with 48 hours notice for low census without penalty
• Must reside more than 60 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted
• A 13-week break is required for returning employees after completing a prior contract
• Blocked scheduling is not permitted
• Requested RTO must be included at time of consideration and will not be added at the end of the contract

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-756922

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