Registered Nurse (RN) Medical-Surgical

Job Description

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Schedule: PRN (as needed)

Your experience matters

Northeastern Nevada Regional hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Registered Nurse RN joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Our Medical-Surgical team is a collaborative, compassionate group caring for patients with diverse medical conditions and recovery needs. Nurses work closely with physicians, therapists, case managers, and other clinical professionals to coordinate individualized care, support safe recovery, and prepare patients and families for the next step in their health journey. You'll strengthen your clinical skills, build meaningful patient relationships, and be supported by teammates who value communication, teamwork, and excellent care throughout Elko and the surrounding communities.

How you'll contribute

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you'll play an important role in providing compassionate, high-quality behavioral health care for our patients.

• Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
• Documents patient care given.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.
• Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs
• Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient
• Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record
• Responsible for completion and revision of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient
• Performs timely and accurate QI assessments

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What we're looking for


Applicants should have a current Nevada RN license (Compact License N/A in Nevada) and possess an associate's degree (BSN preferred) from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include:

• Basic Life Support and ACLS certification is required.
• One year of experience preferred.
• ASLS certification preferred.
• New grads welcomed to apply!
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action

More about Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital

Northeastern Nevada is a75-bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care for over 18 years and is a trusted healthcare provider serving Elko and the surrounding communities. We are committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate, patient-centered care through a collaborative team of dedicated professionals. Our hospital values teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement while supporting employee growth and a positive workplace culture. Join a team that is proud to serve its community and make a meaningful impact every day.

EEOC Statement

Northeastern Nevada is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Northeastern is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment."

About Us

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

About the Team

We employ and provide care to people from all walks of life. We are committed to promoting healing, providing hope, preserving dignity and producing value with an inclusive workforce in which diversity is leveraged, respected, and reflective of the patients, family members, customers and team members we serve.