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

Travel RN Opportunity - Elko, Nevada

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Employment Type: Travel
• Location: Elko, Nevada
• 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 & Education

• Years of Experience: Minimum 1+ year in specialty
• Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Certifications

• Required: ACLS and PALS (must be obtained within 60 days for ACLS and 90 days for PALS after start date)
• Additional: Fit testing offered on-site

Unit & Patient Population

• 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)

Skills & Equipment

• Preferred Experience: Medical/Surgical, Telemetry
• Equipment Used: Omnicell Medication Dispenser, Baxter pumps, Masimo Monitors, GE Telemetry Monitoring system
• EHR System: MEDHOST

Additional Information

• Dress Code: No mandatory scrub colors; scrubs of any color are acceptable
• Travel Distance Requirement: Must be greater than 60 miles from facility to qualify as travel

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 the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, a unique cultural event held every January

This position offers a diverse patient population and a variety of clinical experiences in a scenic and culturally rich location.