Registered Nurse

Emergency Department Registered Nurse

The incumbent practices as an RN in the Emergency Department (ED). The ED is an area capable of providing care to a variety of patients, including responding to patient codes in the outpatient arena. The range of patient needs can be outpatient services to caring for patients requiring full resuscitation and monitoring. The ED provides patient centered, quality and efficient care to Veterans in need of emergency services. Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide care to a patient population which includes but is not limited to: cardiovascular disease, pulmonary disease, diabetes, substance abuse, psychiatric disorders, orthopedic, GI, vascular diseases, vascular surgery, women's health issues and minor trauma
• Accountable as a primary nurse for a defined group of patients for the entire episode of care
• May be assigned responsibilities as preceptors, charge nurse or unit shift leader

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards

Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Work Schedule: 19:30-08:00 (Monday-Friday)

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Sonya Wheeler, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more