Renown Health ER doctor with child patient

Trauma & Emergency Care

The Region’s Leader in Emergency Care and Trauma Services

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911.

Emergency Room Triage Wait Times

* How are Emergency Room Wait Times Calculated?

We value your time at Renown Health and prioritize providing accurate, up-to-date emergency room wait times. Our estimated ER wait times reflect the average time from check-in to being seen by a medical professional during triage, where patients are prioritized based on the severity of their condition. However, please be aware that actual wait times may vary due to unforeseen emergencies or factors. 

ER wait time is updated every 15 minutes and represents an approximate average wait time for informational purposes only. 

 

Renown Health is home to three 24/7 Emergency Rooms that provide the highest level of emergency and trauma care in the region:

  • Renown Regional Medical Center is the only Level II Trauma Center between Sacramento and Salt Lake City. Located near downtown Reno, this Emergency Room has several helipads and ambulance banks to intake patients requiring emergency care.
  • Renown Children’s Hospital is home to only Emergency Room in the region designed just for pediatric patients and is the region's only Level II Pediatric Trauma Center. This location is staffed by pediatric specialists and provides child-sized equipment and family-friendly waiting areas.
  • Renown South Meadows Medical Center includes South Reno’s first 24/7 Emergency Room. Located just off of I-580, this location is designed to treat patients who need immediate attention for emergencies.

6 Steps of Emergency Care

In case of sudden illness or injury, we're here for you. Know the six steps of emergency care at a Renown Emergency Room (ER).

  1. Check-In
  2. Triage
  3. Care
  4. Registration
  5. Reevaluation
  6. Discharge
Your Guide to ER Care

These locations handle emergencies, including:

  • Heart attack symptoms
  • Stroke symptoms
  • Broken bones
  • Shortness of breath
  • Seizures
  • Severe bleeding
  • Head injuries
  • Chest pains
  • Severe pain
  • Venomous stings and bites
  • Choking or poisoning

All of our Emergency Rooms are staffed by Western Emergency Physicians, including pediatric specialists and physicians who have completed fellowship training in specialty areas such as sports medicine, ultrasound and emergency medical services.


Continued Care