Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN)

ZipStaff•Decatur, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN) for an exciting local contract opportunity at the Atlanta VA Medical Center in Decatur, Georgia. IMPORTANT VA EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: To be eligible for this VA assignment, all RN nursing degrees held by the candidate, regardless of degree level (ASN/ADN, BSN, MSN, etc.), must be from nursing programs that were ACEN or CCNE accredited at the time of graduation. The Emergency Department Registered Nurse will provide high-quality, rapid-response nursing care to Veterans presenting with acute and emergent medical and psychological conditions. The ED RN will function independently and under the direction of the Nurse Manager or designee, providing timely triage, stabilization, treatment, and comprehensive patient-centered care in a fast-paced Emergency Department environment.

Requirements

Current, full, and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license from any U.S. state
Current American Heart Association BLS certification
Current American Heart Association ACLS certification
Graduate of a nursing program accredited by ACEN or CCNE
Minimum 3 years of recent Emergency Department or major trauma center Emergency Room experience
No more than a 6-month gap working in an Emergency Department/major trauma ER setting
Strong emergency assessment, triage, IV therapy, medication-administration, and clinical documentation skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced emergency-care environment
Candidates must provide three professional work references representing at least two employers at the time of resume submission. Each reference should include: Name, Title, Organization, Phone number.
OIG exclusion-list verification must also be completed and uploaded with the candidate's submission.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a high-volume or trauma facility
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing or a related field

Responsibilities

Assess and manage patients presenting with a wide range of acute physical and psychological conditions
Perform emergency patient assessments, triage, stabilization, and ongoing monitoring
Administer oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous medications
Administer blood and blood products as ordered
Insert and maintain peripheral IV lines
Maintain central lines for IV fluid and medication administration
Perform phlebotomy and bedside diagnostic testing
Provide complex wound care and dressing changes
Insert and troubleshoot urinary catheters
Assist with operative and invasive procedures
Care for patients requiring isolation and special precautions
Respond rapidly to emergency and changing clinical situations
Verify physician orders and implement prescribed treatments
Collaborate with physicians, residents, nursing staff, and ancillary healthcare professionals
Provide patient education and discharge instructions
Provide psychological support to patients and families
Maintain complete, timely, and accurate clinical documentation