Urgent Care RN - 12-Hour Shifts, Impactful Nursing

Optum; Nellis Air Force Base Census-Designated Place (NV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Drug-free workplace

Job summary

Southwest Medical, part of OptumCare, seeks an Urgent Care RN in Nevada to deliver and monitor high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment. The role emphasizes the nursing process and collaboration with providers.

Shifts are 12-hour, with rotating weekends/holidays; pay ranges from $29 to $52 per hour, plus comprehensive benefits. Required NV RN license, BLS/ACLS, and 2+ years in acute care.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted NV RN license or temporary NV RN license with ability to obtain permanent NV RN license.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; PALS preferred (upon hire).
• 2+ years of clinical nursing experience in acute care (ER, Med/Surg, Critical Care, Urgent Care).
• Proven IV skills and ability to read cardiac telemetry rhythms.
• Ability to coordinate care with providers and team members; strong problem solving.
• Demonstrates initiative and multi-system assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for exam, documents responses to interventions and confers with provider.
• Anticipates provider needs for exams or procedures and assists with in-house procedures.
• Provides clinical interventions including IV therapy and medications as ordered.
• Initiates clinical follow‑through for labs, X-ray, pharmacy, referrals and calls.
• Coordinates care with the provider and care team; may float to other sites as needed.
• Maintains licensure, certifications and compliance with QC and crash cart requirements.

Skills

IV administration

Telemetry interpretation

Care coordination

Problem solving

Education

NV RN license

BLS/ACLS

Tools

EMR charting

Job description

Southwest Medical, part of OptumCare, seeks an Urgent Care RN in Nevada to deliver and monitor high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment. The role emphasizes the nursing process and collaboration with providers.

Shifts are 12-hour, with rotating weekends/holidays; pay ranges from $29 to $52 per hour, plus comprehensive benefits. Required NV RN license, BLS/ACLS, and 2+ years in acute care.