REGISTERED NURSE (PER DIEM DAY) PEDIATRICS ICU

Society of Critical Care Medicine; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging environment

Education center

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with match

Career opportunities

Generous PTO

Job summary

Summerlin Hospital in Las Vegas, part of the Valley Health System, is seeking an RN for acute care with a focus on high-quality patient care and team support. The role emphasizes leadership, policy adherence, and patient-centered care in a busy hospital setting.

Requirements include an accredited nursing degree, Nevada RN license, and current BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP certifications as needed. BSN preferred, with 1 year acute care experience or completion of specialty training.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing; BSN preferred.
• One-year acute care experience or completion of an approved specialty course within 6 months of hire.
• Current RN license in Nevada; current BLS; ACLS (adult) and/or PALS/NRP as required by department.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, competent nursing care for patients according to facility policies and standards.
• Provide professional leadership and support to the healthcare team.
• Oversee and guide employees under supervision; practice teamwork and service excellence.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical leadership

Team collaboration

Education

BSN preferred

Graduate of Accredited Nursing School

Job description

Responsibilities

Summerlin Hospital is a 496-bed hospital featuring emergency services; a busy maternity department with an average of 450 deliveries per month; a Children’s Medical Center with a NICU, a pediatric ICU and separate pediatric ER; advanced cardiovascular care, surgical services, women’s health, and oncology care. Summerlin Hospital is an accredited Chest Pain with PCI facility and a Primary Stroke Center and has received multiple awards from the American Heart Association Get with the Guidelines program.

The Valley Health System (VHS), with six hospitals in Las Vegas and Southern Nevada, is looking for exceptional people who share our vision and values. We focus on clearly defined goals designed to bring about exemplary patient care. We give our employees the structure to achieve these goals by providing advanced technological systems, processes, and practice; performance improvement and patient safety standards to foster positive patient outcomes; a collaborative practice model; evidence-based practice; and education and development programs to support recruitment and retention.

VHS is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS). Each employee at VHS takes part in the UHS Service Excellence Program. The program is guided by three standards: "Treat everyone as a guest. Demonstrate professionalism and excellence in the things I do. Practice teamwork." The talent and dedication of all UHS employees is what makes the company unique.

Benefit Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Comprehensive education and training center
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career opportunities within VHS and UHS Subsidies

Job Description:

Provide safe, competent nursing care for patients in accordance with facility policies, standards, and philosophy. Provide professional leadership and support to the healthcare team. The concepts of Patient Centered Care will provide the foundation for all nursing care. Oversees and guides employees that are under his/her supervision. Demonstrates Service Excellence standards at all times.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

Education:

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing and completion of a Specialty course/ or equivalent within 6 months of hire. BSN preferred.

Experience:

One-year acute care experience or successful completion of an approved specialty course within 6 months of hire.

License/Certification:

Current RN license in the State of Nevada. Current BLS Certification. Current ACLS Certification (adult patients), current PALS Certification (pediatric patients) or current NRP Certification (Neonatal patients) as required by department. Other certification as may be required by facility, specialty, or department.

Other:

Must successfully pass any pre-employment assessment(s) required by the facility.

Note:

An RN graduate is a nurse who has completed a course of study at a school of nursing and is eligible for the NCLEX. The RN graduate performs directly under the supervision of the Charge Nurse or RN designee. The Nevada State Board of Nursing must grant an interim RN license.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 300 corporation, annual revenues were $15.8 billion in 2024. During the year, 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.