Emergency Room RN
Reno, Nevada
Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: RN Emergency Room

Location: Reno, Nevada
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 26 weeks (approximately 6 months)
Shift: Night shift, 12-hour shifts
Start Date: January 17

Job Description

• Position in Emergency Department (ED) as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Must be able to float to other units as needed
• Weekend availability required
• Preference for candidates who can work full schedule through end of January and first week of February
• Per diem position

Required Experience

• Specialty: RN Emergency Room
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum standard for ER RN roles (typically 1-2 years)
• No explicit prior travel experience required

Compliance & Credential Requirements

Candidates must meet the following non-negotiable compliance items before starting and maintain full compliance within two weeks of start date:

• Licenses & Certifications:

  • Active RN license verified through Nursys
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) as required
• Vaccinations & Health:

  • COVID-19 vaccine series plus booster or documented declination
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination record or positive titer
  • Varicella vaccination record or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination (declinations not accepted)
  • Influenza vaccine or declination (required November 1 - March 31)
  • Negative TB test within one year of start date
  • Tdap vaccination (declinations not accepted)
  • Physical/Health statement completed within 60 days of start, stating clearance to work
• Screenings & Background Checks:

  • Drug screening (minimum 10-panel including THC) within 60 days of start
  • National criminal background check within one year of start date (with some state-specific timing exceptions)
• Other Requirements:

  • Prime Core Competencies Exam (minimum 80% score)
  • Prime Specialty Exam (minimum 80% score)
  • Prime Skills Checklist
  • Prime Education Verification (diploma or transcripts)
  • Prime OIG exclusion check
  • Prime SAM/EPLS exclusion check
  • Prime Agency Attestation
  • Prime Orientation Packet (Essentials form and post-test)
  • Signed job description
  • Driver’s license, State ID, or Passport
  • Fit test for respirator (optional but recommended)
  • Prime Color-blind test (annual)
  • Two professional references required (one from a manager or direct supervisor)
  • Updated resume reflecting recent work history

Additional Notes

• Drug screen and background check should be provided shortly after the clinician’s shift begins
• Must be able to comply with all facility-specific credentialing and health requirements
• Floating to other units may be required
• Night shift and weekend availability are mandatory

This position is suitable for experienced ER RNs who meet the above credentialing and compliance requirements and are available for a 6-month night shift assignment in Reno, Nevada.