REGISTERED NURSE, Med/Tele Unit - Per Diem Night

Northern Nevada Health System; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Medical plan

401(k)

Job summary

Northern Nevada Health System's Northern Nevada Medical Center in Sparks, NV is hiring a per diem Registered Nurse for the Medical/Telemetry Unit night shift. This role focuses on delivering safe, compassionate care in a busy acute care environment.

The RN will collaborate with the care team, perform assessments, develop and execute plans of care, perform hourly rounds, and communicate effectively during handoffs using SBAR.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program.
• Current Nevada nursing license.
• Current BLS certificate.
• Current ACLS certificate.
• Must have one year full-time or three years part-time experience in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care in the medical/telemetry unit.
• Construct and implement the plan of care with nursing knowledge and skills.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care plans and establish goals and discharge plans.
• Perform hourly rounds to improve safety and communication, and proactively assess environment for patient safety.
• Collaborate with the patient and family, ensuring education and support throughout care.

Skills

Nursing

Education

Graduate of an accredited RN program

Job description

Responsibilities

When it comes to choosing a hospital, one thing is clear: quality and convenience count. Northern Nevada Medical Center's tradition of providing quality healthcare in a comfortable, accessible environment means peace of mind for the thousands of patients served by the hospital each year. Northern Nevada Medical Center is a 124-bed acute care hospital located on 23 hillside acres at 2375 E. Prater Way in Sparks, Nevada.

https://www.northernnevadahealth.com

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Responsibilities

When it comes to choosing a hospital, one thing is clear: quality and convenience count. Northern Nevada Medical Center's tradition of providing quality healthcare in a comfortable, accessible environment means peace of mind for the thousands of patients served by the hospital each year. Northern Nevada Medical Center is a 124-bed acute care hospital located on 23 hillside acres at 2375 E. Prater Way in Sparks, Nevada. Website: https://www.northernnevadahealth.com This Registered Nurse opportunity is a per diem position on our Medical/Telemetry Unit and offers a convenient night shift schedule. We are looking for a dynamic Medical/Telemetry Nurse (RN) that will help provide safe and compassionate care to our patients in the medical/telemetry environment. The concepts of Patient Centered Care will provide the foundation for all nursing care. Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Involves the patient and family psychosocial, spiritual, emotional, population specific, and diversity needs in care assessment.
• Constructs and implements the plan of care using nursing knowledge and skill. Integrates direct and indirect patient care activities related to the diagnosis and co-morbidities.
• Coordinates the implementation of the interdisciplinary plan of care for assigned patients. Develops goals, treatment plans, and discharge plans that meet individual patient/family needs.
• Consistently completes hourly rounds with purpose to strengthen nurse communication, improve safety, and anticipate patient needs (i.e. pain, re-positioning, toileting). Rounds with purpose including pro-actively evaluating the environment to ensure it is patient friendly and patient safe.
• Collaborates with the patient’s designated care partner to meet the educational, physical, psychological, and spiritual needs of the patient.
• Follows communication practices that minimize risks associated with handoffs among providers, and across transitions in care utilizing the SBAR process.

Benefits For Full And Part Time Employees

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About Universal Health Services

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. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited or NLN approved RN program
• Current Nevada nursing license
• Current BLS certificate
• Current ACLS certificate
• Must have one year full time or three years part time experience in an acute care setting

EEO Statement

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