Local Contract Nurse RN - Med Surg - $45-52 per hour

AIMS Locum Tenens is seeking a local contract nurse RN Med Surg for a local contract nursing job in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 52 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Job Overview
AIMS Locum Tenens is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse – Otolaryngology to provide specialized outpatient nursing care within the ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) Clinic at Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center (MOMMC). The RN will support physicians and healthcare teams in evaluating, treating, and educating patients with ear, nose, throat, sinus, head, and neck conditions. Duties include patient assessment, procedure support, medication administration, patient education, care coordination, and clinical documentation while ensuring compliance with DHA and military healthcare standards.

General Duties
• Provide services within the scope of clinical privileges granted by the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF).
• Perform duties in accordance with the PWS, DHA standards, and MTF policies.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, infection prevention, and patient safety regulations.
• Participate in quality improvement, readiness activities, peer review, and staff training.
Specific Duties
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for adult and geriatric ENT patients.
• Obtain patient histories, medication lists, vital signs, and symptom assessments.
• Perform telephone and in-person patient triage and nursing evaluations.
• Assist providers during ENT examinations, procedures, and specialty treatments.
• Prepare patients and examination rooms for procedures and evaluations.
• Administer medications, IV therapy, oxygen, and prescribed treatments according to clinic protocols.
• Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures and respond appropriately to emergencies or adverse reactions.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, post-procedure care, and follow-up instructions.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical record documentation.
• Coordinate referrals, specialty appointments, diagnostic testing, and continuity of care.
• Operate and maintain specialty clinic equipment and ensure exam rooms remain stocked and operational.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, technicians, and ancillary staff to support patient care delivery and clinic workflow.

Qualifications
Degree
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Education
Graduate from a college or university accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Certification
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Certifications must be through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. Online-only certifications are not accepted.

Experience
• Minimum of two (2) years of outpatient clinic, emergency room, ICU, urgent care, or specialty nursing experience within the past three years preferred.
• Experience in specialty outpatient care and ENT clinic settings is highly desirable.
Licensure
Must possess a current, full, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse license in any U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.

Skills and Abilities
• Strong outpatient clinical nursing skills
• Ability to recognize and respond to medical emergencies
• Excellent patient education and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams
• Strong documentation and electronic medical record skills
• Knowledge of ENT procedures and specialty clinic workflows
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Strong organizational and critical thinking skills
• Familiarity with military healthcare systems and TRICARE is highly preferred


Schedule
• Monday through Friday
• Standard clinic hours: 0730 – 1630
• Procedure days may require schedule adjustments from 0700 – 1600
• Maximum 40 hours per week
• No on-call requirement
Physical Requirements
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to lift and move clinical supplies and equipment
• Ability to assist patients during examinations and procedures
• Manual dexterity sufficient for clinical nursing duties


Work Environment
This position is performed in a military outpatient Otolaryngology clinic environment within Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center. The work setting includes direct patient care, specialty procedures, interdisciplinary collaboration, and electronic medical documentation.

Immunization Requirement
Must comply with all DHA and Medical Employee Health Program (MEHP) immunization and health screening requirements, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis screening.

Security Requirement
Must be able to pass all required background investigations, credentialing, and installation access requirements for work on Nellis Air Force Base.

Benefits
• Competitive Pay
• 80 hours of paid vacation annually
• Up to 56 hours of sick time
• 11 paid federal holidays
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401K Plan

AIMS Locum Tenens Job ID #1026.

About AIMS Locum Tenens

AIMS is a healthcare staffing and management company supporting federal, military, and commercial healthcare organizations across the United States. We specialize in recruiting, credentialing, onboarding, and managing qualified clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals for mission-critical environments, including Military Treatment Facilities, federal agencies, hospitals, and clinics.

At AIMS, we are committed to professionalism, responsiveness, and continuity of care. Our team focuses on matching talented healthcare professionals with meaningful opportunities where they can make a direct impact on patient care and operational success. Candidates who join AIMS become part of a growing, service-oriented organization that values reliability, communication, compliance, and long-term professional relationships.

We offer opportunities across multiple healthcare disciplines and locations, with a strong emphasis on supporting our employees and contractors throughout the full employment lifecycle—from hiring and credentialing to scheduling, performance support, and ongoing communication. If you are looking for a team that understands healthcare, values your expertise, and supports important federal and clinical missions, AIMS is a strong place to grow your career.

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Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Cancelation protection
• Benefits start day 1
• Guaranteed Hours
• Holiday Pay
• License and certification reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Medical benefits
• Referral bonus
• Retention bonus
• Sick pay