Registered Nurse (RN)PACU

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition assistance and 401(k)

Career growth opportunities

Well-being programs

Professional development

Job summary

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital in Elko, NV is seeking an experienced RN for our surgical services team. The successful candidate will perform patient assessments, identify needs, initiate nursing interventions, and provide age-appropriate care while maintaining thorough documentation and contributing to the Interdisciplinary Care Plan.

This role requires an active RN license, an associate degree in nursing, BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications, with one year of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Current state RN license
• Associate degree in nursing
• BLS certification required
• ACLS and PALS required
• One year of experience preferred
• ASLS certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs
• Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient
• Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record
• Responsible for completion and revision of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient
• Performs timely and accurate QI assessments

Skills

Patient assessment

Nursing interventions

Care planning

Documentation

QI assessments

Education

RN license

Associate degree in Nursing

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

ASLS certification

Job description

Position Summary

Our surgery department embodies a culture of teamwork and effective communication, which are essential for providing specialized care to patients. This department provides clinical care for patients from neonatal to geriatric across all age groups.

How you’ll contribute

• Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs
• Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient
• Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record
• Responsible for completion and revision of the Interdisciplinary Care Plan for each patient
• Performs timely and accurate QI assessments

What we’re looking for

Applicants should have a current state Registered Nurse (RN) license and possess an associate’s degree from an accredited nursing school. Additionally, the following certifications and experience are required:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) are required
• One year of experience preferred
• Advanced Sleep Laboratory Services (ASLS) certification preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits: multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees
• Financial protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off
• Financial & career growth: higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance, 401(k) retirement package with company match
• Employee well‑being: mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs)
• Professional development: ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

More About Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital

Northeastern Nevada is a 75‑bed acute care hospital that has been offering exceptional care for over 18 years and is a trusted healthcare provider serving Elko and the surrounding communities. We are committed to delivering high‑quality, compassionate, patient‑centered care through a collaborative team of dedicated professionals. Our hospital values teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement while supporting employee growth and a positive workplace culture. Join a team that is proud to serve its community and make a meaningful impact every day.

EEOC Statement

Northeastern Nevada is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Northeastern is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.