REGISTERED NURSE CRITICAL CARE FLOAT POOL

Carson Tahoe Health; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 83,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

Carson Tahoe Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for our Critical Care Float Pool (Part Time, Day Shift) in Carson City, NV. The RN will deliver safe, high‑quality patient care across units, under supervision of the department leadership.

Ideal candidates hold NV RN licensure, BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, and have acute/critical care experience. A BSN and multiple certifications are preferred. This role supports CDU float coverage with additional training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered RN license in Nevada or interim permit.
• AHA BLS for healthcare providers required.
• AHA ACLS within 3 months of hire.
• AHA PALS within 6 months of hire.
• NIHSS certification to be obtained within 6 months.
• Minimum 1 year acute care and/or 6 months critical care experience.
• Complete Non-Violent Crisis Intervention within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective, patient‑centered care under supervision of unit leadership.
• Apply nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation.
• Maintain licenses and certifications and complete required education on schedule.
• Identify changes in patient condition and communicate with care team.
• Provide patient and family teaching and discharge planning.

Skills

RN licensure (Nevada)

BLS for healthcare providers

ACLS for healthcare providers

PALS

NIHSS certification

Acute care experience

Critical care experience

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

REGISTERED NURSE CRITICAL CARE FLOAT POOL - 5272

US:NV:Carson City | Nursing | Part Time

Posted 2 months ago

Description

US:NV:Carson City Float Pool

Part Time Day Shift

Summary

The registered nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe, effective, and quality patient centered care, under the direction of the department manager, supervisor, and charge nurse. Proficiency in administering the fundamentals of the nursing process, assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation.

Qualifications

Required

• Current and unencumbered licensure or Interim Permit as a Registered Nurse (RN) through the Nevada State Board of Nursing American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers
• American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) for healthcare providers within three (3) months of hire or position entry
• American Heart Association (AHA) Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) within six (6) months of hire or position entry
• Must successfully complete National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification within six (6) months of hire or position entry
• Acute Care experience required. Must have a minimum of 1 year acute care experience and/or a minimum of 6 months in critical care required.
• Must successfully complete Non-Violent Crisis intervention within six (6) months of hire or position entry.

Preferred

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• CCRN, CEN, PCCN

Primary departments to float to

• Clinical Decision Unit (CDU)

With additional training

• Pediatrics (for adult care or to care for Pediatrics with additional training)
• Labor & Delivery (with additional training)

Essential Functions

• Has knowledge of and adheres to Carson Tahoe Health’s policies, procedures, and unit standards of care.
• Attends 75% of scheduled staff meetings/unit conferences.Attends/completes 100% of all required Unit and Hospital education and Employee Health annual requirements by the established deadlines.
• Maintains required license and certification requirements on provided platform.
• Maintains competencies to reflect current skill level.
• Self identifies and seeks guidance when encountering nursing procedures and responsibilities that have not been mastered. Seeks out and communicates need for additional learning experiences.
• Appropriately identifies changes in patients presentation and communicates changes to the care team.
• Adheres to performing/receiving bedside handover as per organizational standards.
• Accepts accountability for clinical care of assigned patients, including supervision of non-professional personnel.
• Identifies patient teaching needs and provides elementary instructions for the patient and his or her family.
• Develops, reviews, modifies, and implements comprehensive plan of care.
• Identifies abnormal diagnostic data and shows a fundamental understanding of its implications by reporting information to the physician and others caring for the patient, and by incorporating information in the nursing care plan.
• Uses assessment information to develop a care plan that communicates enough information for incoming personnel to adequately care for the patient.
• Includes the patient and their family in planning care, establishing priorities, and setting goals.
• Consistently follows established standards, policies and procedures in providing nursing care.
• Notes discharge planning elements and incorporates these in care plans.
• Responds appropriately in urgent and/or emergency situations.
• Evaluates and notes the individual patient’s response to nursing care defined in the nursing care plan and medical records.
• Appropriately delegates and supervises care scheduled by non-professional personnel, providing instruction as needed.
• Assists in the teaching or preceptor role for student nurses and other allied health professionals
• Demonstrates proficiency as defined in the position/group/department checklists and unit specific competency standards.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.