Registered Nurse – Long Term Care / Skilled Nursing Facility
Winnemucca, Nevada
Humboldt General Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) – Long Term Care / Skilled Nursing Facility

Location: Winnemucca, Nevada
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Work in a skilled nursing facility with 34 beds (currently 22 residents), all semi-private rooms.
• Facility attached to a critical-access hospital.
• EMR system: Cerner.
• Patient population includes diagnoses such as COPD, diabetes, cognitive deficits, and multiple comorbidities.
• No ventilators or tracheostomies on site.
• No IVs or titratable drips required.
• No telemonitors.
• Nurses administer respiratory therapy and manage home CPAP & BiPAP equipment.
• Pharmacy on-site with on-call availability during night shifts.

Shift & Scheduling

• 12-hour shifts, typically 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM.
• Staffing ratios:

  • Day shift: 2 nurses and 4 CNAs
  • Night shift: 1 nurse and 3-4 CNAs
• Modified self-scheduling; flexibility required to help fill staffing gaps.
• Weekend requirement typically every other weekend.
• May be asked to participate in holiday rotation.
• No call or standby requirements.
• Floating to memory care unit as needed.
• Orientation: 1 shift with a preceptor.
• Scrub color: Navy blue for RNs.

Required Certifications & Qualifications

• Current RN license.
• BLS certification required.
• Prefer candidates with leadership experience such as charge nurse.
• Experience with cognitive deficits preferred, including skills in patient redirection and interaction.
• IV certification not required.
• First-time travelers are welcome.

Team & Support

• Interdisciplinary team includes PT, OT, SLP, DON, Resident Care Coordinator, MDS Coordinator, Resident Advocate, Dietician, Finance, NP, and Medical Director as needed.
• Physician and NP coverage available after hours.
• DON or charge nurse available on every shift; leadership support present.

Additional Information

• Candidates should research housing options in the area prior to submission.
• No block scheduling guaranteed; schedule finalized by management balancing staffing needs.

This position is ideal for RNs seeking experience in long-term care with a supportive interdisciplinary team and a stable patient population.