ICU Registered Nurse
Elko, NV
LifePoint
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse (ICU) - Travel Assignment

Location: Elko, Nevada
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Employment Type: Travel

Position Overview

• Role: Registered Nurse (RN) in Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Unit: ICU with 7 beds
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Patient Ratios:

  • Higher acuity ICU patients: 2:1
  • Medical surgical overflow: 5:1
• Shift Length: 12-hour shifts
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Weekend Hours: As needed/rotating
• Call Requirements: If on call, must report within 30 minutes; no other call except scheduled shifts
• Float Requirements: May float to other units or be on call if ICU is on standby

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Nevada
• Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) nursing experience, with ICU experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Certifications:

  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with:

  • Arterial lines (ART lines)
  • Central lines
  • Ventilators and BiPAP
  • Post cardiac catheterization care
  • Post-surgical care
  • Moderate sedation
  • Chest tube management
  • Electrolyte management
  • Telemetry monitoring

Common Diagnoses and Treatments Encountered

• COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
• CHF (Congestive Heart Failure)
• Respiratory failure
• Overdose management
• Alcohol withdrawal
• DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis)
• STEMI and AMI (types of heart attacks)
• Stroke care

Work Environment and Tools

• Equipment used: IV pumps, Sequential Compression Devices (SCDs), telemetry, bedside monitoring
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) system: Med Host
• Dress Code: No specific scrub color required; no unacceptable attire specified

Desired Personality Traits

• Independent
• Self-motivated
• Focused
• Good time management skills

Additional Notes

• Orientation sessions held weekly on Mondays
• Travel assignments must be greater than 60 miles from home location to qualify as travel

This position offers an opportunity to work in a well-equipped ICU setting with a diverse adult and geriatric patient population, requiring strong critical care skills and the ability to manage complex patient needs.