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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 15, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a night shift Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) position in Reno, NV, requiring a minimum of 2 years of IMC/Stepdown experience and an active NV RN license prior to start.
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18-bed Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) within a Level II Trauma Center and stroke-accredited, 800-bed inpatient hospital
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Patient population includes general medical cases such as post-ischemic/hemorrhagic stroke, sepsis, cardiac, and respiratory conditions
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Patients require moderately complex assessments, moderately intensive therapies, and moderate levels of nursing vigilance
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Shift: 3x12 nights, 1845–0715
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Floating to other units up to the traveler's competency level may be required
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Telemetry monitoring is used; travelers must pass an ECG/Telemetry exam prior to assignment
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EMR: Epic (training provided during orientation, or candidates may test out)
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No on-call requirements
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Schedule may include weekends, holidays, and some call shifts
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Active NV RN license required prior to start (RNs who have never held a NV temp or permanent license may still apply but must apply immediately upon offer)
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Current AHA certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
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Minimum 2 years of IMC/Stepdown experience required
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Medical/Neuro ICU experience preferred
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Demonstrated experience with vasopressors, titratable drips, arterial lines, neuro-stepdown patients, procedural sedation, thrombolytics, and trach management
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Ability to read and interpret rhythm strips/ECG (telemetry exam required; failure results in contract termination)
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SSN required for consideration
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Provides comprehensive nursing care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation across the episode of care
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Coordinates care in a collaborative, multidisciplinary, patient-centered environment
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Extremely high-volume, fast-paced environment serving a 500-mile regional radius; pace is comparable to a Level I Trauma Center
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Travelers must work a minimum of 2 of 3 major holidays (Eve + Day counts as 1 holiday)
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May be required to pick up one additional shift per 13-week schedule period
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13-week contract; no blocked scheduling allowed
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Travelers who have previously worked at this facility must take a 13-week break after their last contract before returning, regardless of the number of prior contracts or extensions
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RTO requests must be submitted at the time of profile consideration and will not be made up at the end of the contract
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Candidates must reside more than 60 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
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Kronos used for time keeping
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IMCU setting serves adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
