Travel Med/Surg & Telemetry RN
Elko, NV
LifePoint
3x12 hrs

Travel RN Opportunity in Elko, Nevada

Position Details

• Role: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Specialty Areas: Medicine, Surgery, Telemetry, Pediatrics
• Shift: 12-hour shifts
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Weekend Hours: Variable
• Call Requirements: As per contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Employment Type: Travel

Facility & Unit Information

• Department: Acute Care Services
• Number of Beds: 23
• Patient Ratios: 1:5
• Patient Population: Pediatric, Adult, Geriatric
• Equipment Used:

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

Requirements

• Certifications:

  • ACLS (must be obtained within 60 days of start)
  • PALS (must be obtained within 90 days of start)
• Licenses: Registered Nurse License (LP)
• Experience: Minimum 1+ year
• Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
• Fit Testing: Offered on-site
• Float Requirements: Potential to float to other departments based on patient census and needs

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Med/Surg
• Telemetry

Common Diagnoses/Treatments

• COPD
• CHF
• Pre/Post Cath Lab
• Orthopedic Surgery
• General Surgery
• Acute Respiratory Failure (Adult & Pediatrics)

Additional Information

• Weekly Monday orientations
• Must be greater than 60 miles from facility to qualify as travel
• Dress code: Scrubs of any color are acceptable
• Patient care environment includes trauma level and acute care services

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, and snowmobiling
• Known for local cultural events such as the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering every January
• Approximately 3 hours from Salt Lake City

This position offers a dynamic acute care environment with a diverse patient population and opportunities to develop skills in multiple specialties.