Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care in Elko, NV

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Location: Elko, NV
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – ICU (Travel Contract)

Location

Elko, Nevada

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Full-Time | Onsite | Days (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) | 12-Hour Shifts | 36 Hours Weekly Guaranteed | Weekend rotation as needed

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 7-bed ICU setting with a 2:1 patient ratio for higher acuity ICU-level patients and up to 5:1 for medical-surgical overflow
• Monitor and manage adult and geriatric patients presenting with diagnoses including COPD, CHF, respiratory failure, overdose, alcohol withdrawal, DKA, STEMI, AMI, and stroke
• Operate and manage equipment including IV pumps, SCDs, bedside monitoring, and telemetry
• Document patient care accurately using the Med Host electronic health record system
• Float to other units or remain on call when the ICU is on standby; must be able to report to work within 30 minutes when called

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience
• Current ACLS certification
• Current BLS certification
• Must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to qualify as a travel candidate

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with arterial lines, central lines, mechanical ventilators, and BiPAP
• Background in post-cardiac catheterization care, post-surgical care, moderate sedation, chest tube management, and electrolyte management
• Telemetry interpretation experience
• Independent, self-motivated, and strong time management skills

Why Join Us

• Work at a Joint Commission-accredited regional hospital serving northeast Nevada in a close-knit ICU environment with weekly Monday orientations to support a smooth transition
• Elko, Nevada offers access to the Ruby Mountains and a vibrant local culture, making it an ideal destination for travel healthcare professionals seeking both professional growth and outdoor adventure