ICU Registered Nurse
Reno, Nevada
Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RN Critical Care (ICU) - Reno, Nevada

Position Details

• Specialty: RN Critical Care (ICU)
• Location: Reno, Nevada
• Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
• Shift: Dayshift, 12-hour shifts
• Schedule: Must be able to float and work weekends
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
• Start Date: January 17
• Assignment Duration Preference: Highly preferred to work full schedule until end of January and first week of February
• Per Diem: Yes

Experience Requirements

• Years of Specialty Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum experience typical for RN Critical Care roles (usually 1-2 years ICU experience recommended)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (no mention of prior travel experience requirement)

Job Responsibilities

• Provide critical care nursing in ICU setting
• Flexibility to float to other units as needed
• Weekend availability required

Compliance and Credential Requirements (Must be completed before or shortly after start)

• Licenses & Certifications:

  • Registered Nurse license verification (primary source verification within 30 days of start)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • PALS/NRP as required
• Vaccinations & Health:

  • COVID-19 vaccine (2 doses plus booster) or declination
  • MMR (proof of 2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Varicella (proof of 2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (declinations not accepted)
  • Influenza vaccine or declination (required Nov 1 - Mar 31)
  • Tdap (declinations not accepted)
  • Negative TB test within 1 year of start date
  • Physical/Health Statement (clear to work, completed within 60 days of start)
• Screenings:

  • Drug screen (minimum 10-panel including THC, within 60 days of start)
  • National criminal background check within 1 year of start date
• Other Requirements:

  • Fit test for respirator (annual; must be completed prior to start if onsite testing not available)
  • Driver’s license, State ID, or Passport
  • Prime Core Competencies Exam (must score 80% or higher)
  • Prime Specialty Exam (must score 80% or higher)
  • Prime Skills Checklist
  • Prime Education Verification (diploma or transcripts accepted)
  • Prime OIG and SAM/EPLS checks
  • Prime Agency Attestation (completed after all credentials uploaded)
  • Prime Form I-9 (employment eligibility verification)
  • Prime Orientation Packet (upload essentials form and post test)
  • Signed job description
  • Two professional references (one from a manager or direct supervisor)
  • Updated resume reflecting recent work history

Additional Notes

• Full compliance profile required within two weeks after start date
• Drug screen and background check should be provided shortly after starting
• Must be able to work full schedule through late January and early February if possible

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs who are flexible with floating and weekend shifts, and who can commit to a 13-week assignment starting mid-January. Compliance with all licensing, certification, vaccination, and screening requirements is mandatory.