Med Surg RN
Elko, Nevada
Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital

Registered Nurse - Med Surg (Travel Assignment)

Location

• Elko, Nevada

Contract Length

• 10 weeks

Position Overview

• Role: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Specialty Areas: Medicine, Surgery, Telemetry, Pediatrics
• Unit: Acute Care Services
• Number of Beds: 23
• Patient Ratios: 1:5
• Patient Population: Pediatric, Adult, Geriatric
• Shift: 12-hour shifts
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Weekend Hours: Variable
• Call Requirements: As per contract
• Potential to float to other departments based on patient census and needs

Required Certifications and Licenses

• Registered Nurse License (RN)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) – must be obtained within 60 days of start
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – must be obtained within 90 days of start
• BLS (Basic Life Support)

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience in nursing specialty (Medicine, Surgery, Telemetry, Pediatrics)

Skills and Equipment

• Preferred experience in Med/Surg and Telemetry
• Familiarity with common diagnoses/treatments including COPD, CHF, pre/post cardiac catheterization, orthopedic surgery, general surgery, and acute respiratory failure (adult and pediatric)
• Experience with Omnicell Medication Dispenser, Baxter pumps, Masimo Monitors, GE Telemetry Monitoring system
• Electronic Health Record system: MEDHOST

Additional Information

• Rapid response candidates needed; must be able to start within 7-10 days of offer acceptance
• Fit testing provided on-site
• Travel assignment requires candidate’s home location to be more than 60 miles from the facility
• Dress code: Scrubs of any color are acceptable; no mandatory scrub colors
• Orientation sessions held weekly

Community Highlights

• Elko is a vibrant town with outdoor recreational opportunities including hiking, biking, fishing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, and backcountry skiing
• Local cultural events such as the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering
• Approximately 3 hours from Salt Lake City
• Population around 40,000 with a young community (average age 31)

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Nevada
• Minimum 1 year of Med Surg nursing experience within the last year
• American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (Multi State Cert) (ABCP)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing