Neurology IMCU RN
Reno, NV
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN) - Neurology

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

Unit & Work Environment

• Department: Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU)
• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts of 12 hours (18:45 - 07:15)
• Weekly Hours: 36 guaranteed
• Call: None required
• Floating: May be required to float within competency level
• Schedule: May include weekends, holidays, and additional shifts as needed
• Holiday Requirement: Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays (Eve + Day = 1 holiday)
• Environment: Extremely busy, fast-paced, comparable to Level I trauma center
• Patient Population: Adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients with moderate to severe medical conditions including post ischemic/hemorrhagic stroke, sepsis, cardiac, and respiratory issues
• Unit Size: 18 beds
• Focus: Moderately complex assessments and therapies, moderate nursing vigilance

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Nevada
• Minimum 1 year of neurology experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Job Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation)
• Manage individualized patient outcomes over entire episodes of care
• Care for patients with complex medical and neurological conditions
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams and involve family/caregivers when appropriate
• Exercise clinical judgment and decision-making under continuous mental effort
• Maintain quality standards and age-specific competencies for adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations

Additional Information

• The facility is a Level II Trauma Center with stroke accreditation
• Serves a large regional area with high patient volume
• Advanced technologies and specialized programs available, including heart failure center, neurosciences institute, robotic surgery, and advanced imaging modalities
• Travelers may be subject to shift cancellations with 48 hours’ notice due to census fluctuations

This position offers the opportunity to work in a high-acuity, multidisciplinary environment requiring strong critical care nursing skills and adaptability.