Registered NURSE, Emergency Dept @ SS FED, Per Diem Varied Shifts

Responsibilities

E R at Spanish Springs, an extension of Northern Nevada Medical Center, is open 24/7 and welcomes all ages from pediatrics to seniors. The facility features multiple treatment rooms, including fast‑track exam rooms designed to efficiently triage low‑severity patients. Advanced imaging services are available, including ultrasound, CT and X‑ray, and outpatient lab draws. Like a hospital emergency department, the FED treats a variety of emergency medical needs including trauma, lacerations, acute pain and other life‑threatening but emergent conditions.

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Northern Nevada Health System is a regional multi‑facility system that provides quality care to residents of the greater Truckee Meadows. The system operates two acute care hospitals, Northern Nevada Medical Center and Sierra Medical Center, plus Northwest Specialty Hospital and freestanding emergency departments. In addition, NNHS offers robust outpatient services, including family medicine, urgent care and specialty care in cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, general surgery and wound care.

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This ER Registered Nurse opportunity is per diem and offers a flexible schedule. We are looking for a dynamic individual who will provide professional nursing care within the Emergency Department; coordinate care planning with other disciplines; and provide care that meets the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care. The nurse determines priorities based on patient needs and influences patient flow, communicates with ED physicians regarding changes in status, symptomatology and results of diagnostic studies, and responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes as indicated to ensure optimal patient care.
• Ability to perform a head‑to‑toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy, including pediatric, adolescent and geriatric patients and the general patient population.
• Uses triage process to ensure timely and appropriate care to patients; accurately assigns triage categories.
• Monitors hemodynamic status of patient and correctly interprets the results.
• Assesses and reassesses pain, utilizes appropriate pain‑management techniques and educates the patient and family regarding pain management.

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive compensation and generous paid time off
• Excellent medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans
• 401(k) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Tuition reimbursement/repayment program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ subsidiaries
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune and listed in Forbes’ ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. UHS operates acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points;

an insurance offering, a physician network and related services across the U.S., Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

Current NV RN license

Two to three years of experience in the emergency department preferred OR

Two to three years of critical care experience OR

Extensive EMS background experience

Current BLS certification

Current ACLS certification (within 6 months of hire)

Current PALS certification (within 6 months of hire)

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal‑opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.