Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit

Job Summary
The ICU (Intensive Care Unit) Nursing position is located in Elko, Nevada, at a regional healthcare facility. The role involves providing specialized critical care to adult and geriatric patients, with a focus on maintaining patient stability and executing advanced clinical procedures in a fast-paced environment. The position offers an opportunity to work within a dedicated team committed to delivering high-quality healthcare in a scenic and vibrant community.

Job Details

• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Valid certification in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS). One year of clinical experience in an ICU setting or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with ART lines, central lines, ventilators, BIPAP, post-cardiac catheterization care, post-surgical care, moderate sedation, chest tube management, electrolyte management, and telemetry.
• Additional Information: Candidates must be able to start within 7-10 days. Local candidates or those living more than 60 miles from the facility are eligible to apply. The assignment includes weekly orientation sessions on Mondays, with a weekly rate of $55.80. The ICU has 7 beds, with patient ratios of 2:1 for high-acuity patients and 5:1 for medical-surgical overflow. Equipment used includes IV pumps, sequential compression devices (SCDs), telemetry monitors, and bedside monitoring systems. The patient population primarily includes adults and geriatrics. Candidates should be independent, self-motivated, focused, and able to manage their time effectively.
• Additional notes: The role requires reporting within 30 minutes if on call. No specific dress code color is required, and there are no restrictions on attire.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Other

As one of the leading suppliers of travel healthcare professionals and a Best of Staffing® Talent Award winner, Cross Country Nurses offers thousands of opportunities for healthcare professionals across the country. We have relationships with more than 2,500 healthcare facilities nationwide and offer excellent compensation and one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the industry. Have the freedom to decide where you want to work and take your career where you want it to go when you travel with us.