Rheumatology RN
Full Time • Nellis AFB, NV, 89191
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Job Overview:
AIMS Locum Tenens is seeking a patient-focused Registered Nurse – Rheumatology to deliver specialized care in the Rheumatology Clinic at Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center. The Rheum RN plays a key role in managing patients with autoimmune and musculoskeletal disorders, coordinating labs and imaging, supporting medication administration (including biologics), and ensuring continuous communication with providers and patients.
General Duties:
- Practice within scope of clinical privileges and standards of the MTF.
- Perform all duties in alignment with contract terms and DHA policies.
Specific Duties:
- Conduct assessments and record vital signs for rheumatology patients.
- Assist with biologic and immunosuppressive medication administration and monitoring.
- Support providers during joint injections, aspiration procedures, and follow-up evaluations.
- Coordinate lab work, imaging, and specialty referrals.
- Educate patients and caregivers on medication adherence, symptom tracking, and disease progression.
- Manage documentation in EMRs and ensure accurate treatment records.
- Monitor for medication side effects, flares, and patient-reported symptoms.
Qualifications:
- Degree: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Education: Graduate of an NLNAC or CCNE-accredited nursing program.
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Certification:
- Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) – AHA or Red Cross
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Experience:
- At least 1 year of experience in rheumatology, chronic disease, or infusion therapy
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Licensure:
- Must have an active, unrestricted RN license in any U.S. state
Skills and Abilities:
- Skilled in chronic disease education, care planning, and patient communication
- Comfortable with specialty infusions and monitoring patients on high-risk meds
- Ability to recognize and manage adverse reactions and disease flare-ups
- Strong multitasking skills for coordinating labs, medications, and follow-ups
- Familiar with EMR documentation and coordination of specialty care
Benefits:
- Competitive Pay
- 80 hours of paid vacation annually
- Up to 56 hours of sick time
- 11 paid federal holidays
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
- 401K Plan
Equal Opportunity Employer:
AIMS Locum Tenens is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring and workplace culture.
Schedule:
- Monday–Friday, between 0600–1700 (based on clinic needs)
- No nights, weekends, or holidays
- Overage Hours: Up to 60 per year
Physical Requirements:
- Able to sit, stand, walk, and assist with patient mobility during assessments
Immunization Requirement:
- TB screening, updated vaccinations, and physical exam required before start
Security Requirement:
- Must pass federal background check and receive base access clearance
Compensation: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Us
AIMS Locum Tenens, LLC, is a women owned and SBA’s 8(a) certified healthcare management company based in Northern Virginia and Washington DC area focus on healthcare management in both public and private sectors.
AIMS Locum Tenens is one of the fastest growing healthcare management solution specialized in management of highly skilled healthcare professionals in both commercial and government healthcare facilities all over the country. We have the experience, resources, and scale required to help physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals to take advantage of both short and long term staffing opportunities in a wide variety of practice specialties. We do staff healthcare providers for both short and long-term assignments to local, state and federal government healthcare facilities.
AIMS realizes the key to quality is attention to details. AIMS is the one stop shop for various healthcare facilities and handles every steps to get best candidate from sourcing, recruitment, candidate screening, credentialing, final placement and retention of highly qualified healthcare provider.
As one of the nation’s fastest growing healthcare management companies, AIMS Locum Tenens manages highly qualified physicians and nurses during staffing crisis at community hospitals, clinics and Army based MTFs (Military Treatment Facilities). Hospital systems, MTFs, nursing homes and out patient clinics benefit from our comprehensive, cost-effective supplemental medical staffing services.
Our No. 1 priority is to provide the best service to our healthcare professionals and our hospital and MTFs clients. We welcome feedback and suggestions so we can continually improve our service.
At AIMS Locum Tenens, our core pillars—dedication, commitment, trustworthiness, and superior service—drive every aspect of our business.
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