RN

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital

Elko, Nevada

Eligibility: Psych

Posted Aug 1

Shift and hours: 12-⁠hour nights3 shifts · 36 hours a week
Unit and setting: Psych · Hospital
License: RN license
Term: 13 weeks · starts Aug 17, 2026 · Travel

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On call: No call

The workplaceFrom Medicare Care Compare, Sep 2026.

Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital

Hospital: Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital
Address: 2001 ERRECART BLVD, ELKO, NV, 89801
CMS rating: 3 of 5 stars
Beds: 59

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Meda Health is looking for a Psych RN to work a travel assignment in an acute care hospital setting. Must have at least two years of experience, state licensure and BLS/CPI (at minimum). Competitive and Transparent Pay We value your expertise and respect your dedication — and our goal is to compensate you more than fairly for them. We don't want you to scramble to figure out your coverage, especially when you're already feeling under the weather. At Meda Health, your coverage starts when you do. You're covered, period. Our employees get the following benefits right off the bat: Health Vision Dental Life insurance

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Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital · Elko, NV

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

Life in Elko, NV

NeighborhoodsResidential choices in the area center on Elko proper and the neighboring planned community of Spring Creek, nestled at the base of the Ruby Mountains about 15 to 20 miles away. In Elko, housing consists primarily of mature single-family residential streets, mid-century layouts, and apartment clusters near Great Basin College and along regional corridors. Spring Creek functions as a major bedroom community offering larger lots, open space, and scenic mountain views, though it requires a longer highway drive into town for work and services.

Residential choices in the area center on Elko proper and the neighboring planned community of Spring Creek, nestled at the base of the Ruby Mountains about 15 to 20 miles away. In Elko, housing consists primarily of mature single-family residential streets, mid-century layouts, and apartment clusters near Great Basin College and along regional corridors.

Spring Creek functions as a major bedroom community offering larger lots, open space, and scenic mountain views, though it requires a longer highway drive into town for work and services.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: niche.com Source 3: cbelko.com Source 4: homes.com

Getting aroundCommuting within Elko is straightforward and heavily car-dependent, with exceptionally high drivability ratings and limited public transit access. Interstate 80 cuts east-west directly through the heart of town, connecting residential zones to commercial centers and regional corridors. Local driving times across city limits are typically short, though healthcare staff living in Spring Creek or surrounding areas face a two-lane highway commute that can be affected by winter weather conditions.

Commuting within Elko is straightforward and heavily car-dependent, with exceptionally high drivability ratings and limited public transit access. Interstate 80 cuts east-west directly through the heart of town, connecting residential zones to commercial centers and regional corridors.

Local driving times across city limits are typically short, though healthcare staff living in Spring Creek or surrounding areas face a two-lane highway commute that can be affected by winter weather conditions.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: areavibes.com Source 3: cbelko.com

OutdoorsThe nearby Ruby Mountains, often dubbed the 'Nevada Alps,' serve as the primary playground for hikers, backpackers, and winter sports enthusiasts, anchored by the glaciated 12-mile Lamoille Canyon Scenic Byway. Trailheads lead up to alpine waters like Island Lake, Soldier Lake Basin, and the 36-mile Ruby Crest Trail. Anglers and boaters frequent South Fork State Recreation Area and Reservoir just 20 minutes south of town, while golfers and local walkers utilize Main City Park and the Ruby View Golf Course within city limits.

The nearby Ruby Mountains, often dubbed the 'Nevada Alps,' serve as the primary playground for hikers, backpackers, and winter sports enthusiasts, anchored by the glaciated 12-mile Lamoille Canyon Scenic Byway. Trailheads lead up to alpine waters like Island Lake, Soldier Lake Basin, and the 36-mile Ruby Crest Trail.

Anglers and boaters frequent South Fork State Recreation Area and Reservoir just 20 minutes south of town, while golfers and local walkers utilize Main City Park and the Ruby View Golf Course within city limits.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: travelnevada.com Source 2: exploreelko.com Source 3: shuttershotelelko.com Source 4: homes.com

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Living in Elko

Known as the Heart of Northeast Nevada, Elko sits at an elevation over 5,000 feet along Interstate 80, serving as an authentic hub of ranching, gold mining, and rich cultural heritage. For relocating nurses, the town offers a refreshing antidote to urban sprawl with virtually non-existent rush-hour commutes and a remarkably tight-knit community. Daily life revolves around downtown gatherings, dining on multi-course family meals at historic Basque spots like The Star Hotel, sipping coffee at Cowboy Joe, or exploring exhibits at the Western Folklife Center. Outdoor access is unmatched: the glacially carved peaks of Lamoille Canyon in the Ruby Mountains offer pristine hiking to Island Lake, while South Fork Reservoir provides boating and fishing minutes away. However, moving to Elko requires practical tradeoffs. The city is hundreds of miles from major metropolitan centers like Reno or Salt Lake City, rental housing can experience inventory crunches during mining upswings, and public transit is scarce. Those who embrace rural independence, dramatic high-desert seasons, and untamed Western wilderness will find a welcoming, resilient place to build a career.

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As of 2026-09Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: travelnevada.com Source 3: shuttershotelelko.com Source 4: quora.com Source 5: homes.com

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The workplaceFrom Medicare Care Compare, Sep 2026.

Elko, NVFrom Census ACS 2024.