Registered Nurse - Telemetry

Location

Reno, NV

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

3x12, Nights

Job Description

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Telemetry department provides optimal patient care by utilizing knowledge and skills within the context of the nursing process. The RN will account for individualized patient outcomes throughout the entire episode of care, serving adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients as well as their families or caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients with various diagnoses, including CHF, Alcohol Withdrawal, NSTEMI's, sepsis, dysrhythmias, PNA, COPD, and Covid.
• Manage care for post-procedure patients including those with pacemakers, ablations, cath lab, and OHS patients once downgraded from ICU.
• Administer non-titratable cardiac medication drips (e.g., Cardizem, Lasix, Nitro).
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient care.
• Float as necessary to Intensive Care Units and medical-surgical units to meet organizational needs.
• Participate in patient family-centered care by including family in assessment, planning, interventions, and evaluations.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Minimum of 2 years of telemetry experience required.
• NV RN license is required prior to start.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications are necessary.
• Ability to pass a telemetry competency exam, including identifying and measuring rhythm strips.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!