REGISTERED NURSE, Emergency Dept, Per Diem

American Geriatrics Society; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 61,992 - 103,320; Full time

Job summary

American Geriatrics Society seeks an Emergency Department Registered Nurse for a per diem role in Reno, NV. The position offers a flexible schedule and a blend of direct patient care with managerial responsibilities, coordinating with physicians, nurse managers, directors, and colleagues.

The RN will respond quickly to changes in patient condition, perform head-to-toe assessments, manage pain, and participate in triage processes to ensure timely care.

Qualifications

• 2 years of ED experience required.
• Current RN license within the state of practice.
• Current BCLS certification.
• ACLS certification within six months of hire.
• PALS certification within six months of hire.
• Optional ENPC and TNCC certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required, and adjusts nursing care processes to ensure optimal patient care.
• Performs a head‑to‑toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy, including pediatric, adolescent, geriatric, and general populations.
• Assesses and reassesses pain, utilizes appropriate pain management techniques, and educates patients and families regarding pain management.
• Uses the triage process to ensure timely and appropriate care, accurately assigning triage categories.

Skills

ED nursing

RN teamwork

Education

RN license (NV)

BCLS certification

ACLS within 6 months

PALS within 6 months

ENPC and TNCC optional

Job description

Emergency Department Registered Nurse – Per Diem

This opportunity offers a flexible schedule and a dual clinical and managerial role. Responsibilities include direct patient care, indirect patient care, staff hiring participation, and communication with physicians, nurse managers, directors, and co-workers. The RN will respond quickly and accurately to changes in patient condition or treatment response.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care, evaluates outcomes, consults with other specialists as required, and adjusts nursing care processes to ensure optimal patient care.
• Performs a head‑to‑toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy, including pediatric, adolescent, geriatric, and general populations.
• Assesses and reassesses pain, utilizes appropriate pain management techniques, and educates patients and families regarding pain management.
• Uses the triage process to ensure timely and appropriate care, accurately assigning triage categories.

Qualifications

• 2 years of ED experience required.
• Current RN license within the state of practice.
• Current BCLS certification.
• ACLS certification within six (6) months of hire.
• PALS certification within six (6) months of hire.
• Optional ENPC and TNCC certifications.

Benefits for full and part‑time positions

• 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 subsidiaries.

EEO Statement

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.

Contact: Jenn Samudio – email: [e-mail].