Registered Nurse - Telemetry
Company : Prime Healthcare Services
Location : Reno, NV, 89503
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 12 January 2026
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, as well as 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. The health system, a member of Prime Healthcare, also operates a fully-integrated Medical Group, multiple urgent care clinics, freestanding imaging, lab, and primary care clinics. For more information, visit www.SaintMarysReno.com.
Responsibilities
The Staff RN is directly responsible and accountable for the care given to his/her Telemetry assigned patients. He / She communicates with physician about changes in the patient’s clinical condition including cardiac monitoring, results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition and/or response to treatment.
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
1. Recent acute, in-hospital experience preferred. 2. Must be able to communicate in English (Speak, Write) 3. Current and valid Nevada RN License.4. BLS (AHA) certification required5. ACLS (AHA) certification required6. Successful completion of Basic Arrhythmia training within 90 days of hire.7. National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS) within 90 days of hire and every two years thereafter.8. SEE AMENDMENT FOR NEW GRADUATES
Employment Status
Full TimeShift
DaysEqual Employment Opportunity
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Frequently asked questions
Telemetry nursing at Reno hospitals, like Saint Mary’s, focuses on continuous cardiac monitoring and acute patient care, requiring specialized skills in arrhythmia recognition and rapid response. This contrasts with general nursing by emphasizing cardiac telemetry equipment and acute cardiovascular conditions prevalent in the region.
Yes, certifications such as ACLS, BLS, and Basic Arrhythmia Training are highly valued in Northern Nevada. Additionally, obtaining the NIH Stroke Scale certification enhances your qualifications, reflecting local healthcare standards like those upheld by Prime Healthcare Services.
A telemetry RN at Saint Mary’s primarily monitors cardiac rhythms, communicates patient changes to physicians, and promptly acts on acute symptoms. They also handle diagnostic data interpretation, ensuring high-quality, compassionate care aligned with the hospital’s award-winning cardiology program.
Telemetry nurses in Reno typically earn between $70,000 and $85,000 annually, depending on experience and certifications. This range reflects regional demand and the specialized skills required for monitoring cardiac patients in acute care settings within Northern Nevada.
Reno’s telemetry nursing market is moderately competitive due to the city’s growing healthcare needs. Prime Healthcare Services values candidates with recent acute care experience and certifications like ACLS, making those well-prepared for cardiac monitoring roles more likely to be hired quickly.
Yes, Prime Healthcare’s affiliation with Saint Mary’s provides telemetry nurses access to advanced cardiology programs and comprehensive inpatient/outpatient services, fostering professional growth through exposure to cutting-edge cardiac care and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Prime Healthcare’s telemetry nurses benefit from working within a nationally accredited network known for its top 100 hospital ranking and specialized cardiac care. This environment emphasizes quality and compassion, offering nurses a supportive culture focused on excellence.
Telemetry RNs in Reno may find telehealth roles focusing on remote cardiac monitoring and patient education. These positions complement bedside care by enabling continuous patient oversight and timely interventions, aligning with increasing telemedicine adoption in Nevada’s healthcare system.
Saint Mary’s fosters a collaborative and compassionate environment where telemetry nurses receive ongoing training and support. This culture encourages teamwork and professional development, crucial for managing the complexities of cardiac telemetry in a busy acute care hospital.