Neurology IMCU RN
Reno, NV
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a night shift Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) position in Reno, NV, requiring a minimum of 2 years of IMC/Stepdown experience and an active NV RN license prior to start.

Details

• 18-bed Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) within a Level II Trauma Center and stroke-accredited, 800-bed inpatient hospital
• Patient population includes general medical cases such as post-ischemic/hemorrhagic stroke, sepsis, cardiac, and respiratory conditions
• Patients require moderately complex assessments, moderately intensive therapies, and moderate levels of nursing vigilance
• Shift: 3x12 nights, 1845–0715
• Floating to other units up to the traveler's competency level may be required
• Telemetry monitoring is used; travelers must pass an ECG/Telemetry exam prior to assignment
• EMR: Epic (training provided during orientation, or candidates may test out)
• No on-call requirements
• Schedule may include weekends, holidays, and some call shifts

Requirements

• Active NV RN license required prior to start (RNs who have never held a NV temp or permanent license may still apply but must apply immediately upon offer)
• Current AHA certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of IMC/Stepdown experience required
• Medical/Neuro ICU experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience with vasopressors, titratable drips, arterial lines, neuro-stepdown patients, procedural sedation, thrombolytics, and trach management
• Ability to read and interpret rhythm strips/ECG (telemetry exam required; failure results in contract termination)
• SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provides comprehensive nursing care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation across the episode of care
• Coordinates care in a collaborative, multidisciplinary, patient-centered environment
• Extremely high-volume, fast-paced environment serving a 500-mile regional radius; pace is comparable to a Level I Trauma Center
• Travelers must work a minimum of 2 of 3 major holidays (Eve + Day counts as 1 holiday)
• May be required to pick up one additional shift per 13-week schedule period
• 13-week contract; no blocked scheduling allowed
• Travelers who have previously worked at this facility must take a 13-week break after their last contract before returning, regardless of the number of prior contracts or extensions
• RTO requests must be submitted at the time of profile consideration and will not be made up at the end of the contract
• Candidates must reside more than 60 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
• Kronos used for time keeping
• IMCU setting serves adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients