Med-Surg Telemetry Nurse
Elko, NV
LifePoint
3x12 hrs

Travel RN Opportunity in Elko, Nevada

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Employment Type: Travel
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour shifts
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Weekend Hours: Variable
• Call Requirements: As per contract
• Float Requirements: Potential to float to other departments depending on patient census and needs
• Required Experience: 1+ years
• Required Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
• Required Certifications:

  • ACLS (must be obtained within 60 days of start)
  • PALS (must be obtained within 90 days of start)
  • BLS

Unit Information

• Department: Acute Care Services
• Number of Beds: 23
• Patient Ratios: 1:5
• Patient Population: Pediatric, Adult, Geriatric
• Common Diagnoses/Treatments:

  • COPD
  • CHF
  • Pre/Post Cath Lab
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • General Surgery
  • Acute Respiratory Failure (Adult & Pediatrics)
• Preferred Skillset: Medical/Surgical, Telemetry
• Equipment Used:

  • Omnicell Medication Dispenser
  • Baxter Pumps
  • Masimo Monitors
  • GE Telemetry Monitoring System
• Electronic Health Record (EHR): MEDHOST

Additional Information

• Fit testing is offered on-site
• Scrub color is not mandatory; any scrub color is acceptable
• Local rate applies only if living within 60 miles of the facility (travel status requires living more than 60 miles away)

Location Highlights

• Elko is a vibrant town with a population of about 40,000 and a young community (average age 31)
• Outdoor activities include hiking, biking, fishing, skiing, snowmobiling, and backcountry skiing
• Known for the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, a unique cultural event held every January
• Approximately 3 hours from Salt Lake City

This role offers a diverse patient population and a dynamic work environment with opportunities to develop skills in multiple specialties including medicine, surgery, telemetry, and pediatrics.