Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Winnemucca, NV
First Connect Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Medical-Surgical/ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Winnemucca, NV

Contract Duration: 13 Weeks (Start Date: 02/20/2026)

Shift: Night Shift (18:00 – 06:00) | 36 Hours per Week

Job Summary:

A high-functioning Critical Access Hospital (CAH) in rural Nevada, is seeking a versatile ICU-experienced RN. This role is unique as the Medical-Surgical and ICU departments are integrated into a single unit, with a central nurses' station overseeing both areas. You will manage a diverse patient population ranging from standard medical-surgical cases to high-acuity ICU patients requiring titration of life-sustaining drips.

Key Responsibilities

• Dual-Unit Care: Manage a mixed assignment that may include ICU, Med-Surg, Telemetry, and Swing Bed (Skilled/Acute Rehab) patients.
• Acuity Management: Titrate critical drips (Blood Pressure, Insulin, Cardiac) and manage Comfort Care patients with Morphine/Versed infusions.
• Cardiac Monitoring: Independently interpret cardiac rhythms using Mindray monitoring systems; there are no dedicated monitor technicians.
• Respiratory Collaboration: Work alongside Respiratory Therapy (RT) to manage equipment like CPAP, BiPAP, High-Flow, and Ventilators. RNs may provide respiratory treatments during emergencies.
• Interdisciplinary Support: Collaborate with on-site 24/7 Hospitalists and Case Managers to facilitate care plans and patient discharges.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 1 year of nursing experience. Mandatory ICU experience and experience in a similar-sized Critical Access facility are required.
• Preferred Experience: Pediatric nursing and NIHSS certification.
• Licensure: Active Nevada State RN License required at submission.
• Certifications: * BLS (AHA)
  • ACLS (AHA)
  • PALS (AHA)
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted and welcomed at this facility.

Unit & Staffing Details

• Bed Capacity: 16 Med-Surg beds and 3 ICU beds.
• Patient Ratios: * Med-Surg: 1:4–6 (depending on acuity).
  • ICU: 1:1–3 (depending on acuity).
• Support Staff: Typically staffed with a CNA and either a Unit Clerk or a second CNA.
• Floating: Primary unit is MS/ICU, but you may be asked to assist as a "helping hand" in the ER, OB, or Long-Term Care (LTC) units.
• EMR: Cerner (Experience preferred).
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue for RNs.

Living & Housing in Winnemucca

Winnemucca is a historic rural town in Northern Nevada, offering a rugged charm and proximity to outdoor recreation.

• Housing Requirement: Candidates must confirm they have researched local housing at the time of submittal. The facility provides leads, but secured housing is the traveler's responsibility.
• Local Amenities: The hospital is located at 118 E Haskell St. Nearby conveniences include a Walmart, local cafes, and the Humboldt River.

Schedule & Policy

• Self-Scheduling: Follows guidelines in 4-week blocks; block scheduling is considered but not guaranteed.
• Weekends: 3 weekend shifts required per 4-week schedule.
• Holidays: One major and one minor holiday per season.
• On-Call: Census-based; typically offered as an extra shift or employee choice.