Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit (IMC)
Reno, Nevada
Renown Regional Medical Center

Registered Nurse (RN) - Intermediate Care Unit (IMC)

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

Unit & Work Environment

• Intermediate Care Unit with 18 beds
• Patient population includes adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients with severe but usually non-life-threatening conditions
• Common cases: post ischemic/hemorrhagic stroke, sepsis, cardiac, respiratory issues
• Fast-paced, busy environment serving a large regional area
• Level II trauma center with stroke accreditation
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary, patient-centered care focus

Schedule & Hours

• Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (36 hours guaranteed weekly)
• Call is not required
• May be required to float within competency level
• May work major holidays and must pick up one additional shift during the schedule period
• Schedule may include weekends and holidays
• Employer may reduce shifts with 48 hours’ notice due to low census

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Nevada
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, with at least 1 year within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience with vasopressors, titratable drips, arterial lines (art lines), procedural sedation, thrombolytics, and tracheostomy management

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 conditions requiring moderate nursing vigilance and therapies
• Coordinate care with other healthcare professionals
• Apply scientific knowledge and maintain ongoing professional growth
• Include family/caregivers in care planning and evaluation when possible

Additional Information

• The facility is a Level II trauma center with 800 inpatient beds and 80 ER beds
• Recognized for advanced care including accredited heart failure center, neurosciences institute, robotic surgery, and comprehensive heart and cancer services
• Environment requires intensive continuous mental effort and sound clinical judgment

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with strong IMC/Stepdown skills seeking a travel opportunity in a high-acuity, multidisciplinary setting.