Registered Nurse (RN) ICU
Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital
Elko, Nevada
Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital is a community hospital.
- Eligibility
- Sign-on bonus
Posted Oct 30 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- Days
- Unit and setting
- ICU
- License
- RN license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates. See program calendars.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
What it pays
- Sign-on bonus
- $15,000
The workplace
You are considering Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital in Elko, Nevada. That location is the clearest fact on the table. Those gaps are real. If Elko is a place you can picture living, the useful next step is a direct conversation…
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
ICU / Critical Care has an opening for new graduates. This employer welcomes new graduates for this role. See the posting’s qualifications and orientation details.
Original listing
Posted on Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital’s careers page.
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Registered Nurse – ICU
Schedule
Full-Time, Day Shift Sign-on bonus: Various commitment-incentive bonuses for full-time Registered Nurses up to $15,000! Your experience matters Northeastern Nevada Regional hospital is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.
As a Registered Nurse RN joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ® . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. More about our team Our ICU team is a highly skilled, compassionate group dedicated to caring for patients with complex and critical needs.
Nurses collaborate closely with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other clinical professionals to deliver attentive, evidence-based care in a fast-paced environment where communication and teamwork are essential. You’ll be valued for your clinical expertise, sound judgment, and ability to provide reassurance to patients and families—and supported by colleagues who share your commitment to excellent care throughout Elko and the surrounding communities. How you’ll contribute As a Registered Nurse (RN), you’ll play an important role in providing compassionate, high-quality behavioral health care for our patients.
Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment. Documents patient care given. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation. Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs. Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.
Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient. 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 W hy join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: 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 and 401(k) retirement package and 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. What we’re looking for Applicants should have a current Nevada RN license (Compact License N/A in Nevada) and possess an associate’s degree (BSN preferred) from an accredited nursing school.
Additional requirements include: Basic Life Support and ACLS certification is required. One year of experience preferred. ASLS certification preferred.
New grads welcomed to apply! Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action More about Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital Northeastern Nevada is a75-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.”
What's around it?
Elko, NVFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about the same as the US average
- Median rent
- $1,267/mo
- Household income
- $79,036/yr, all local households, not nurse pay