Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN)

Job Description

Job Description

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.

Location: Decatur, GA
Facility: Atlanta VA Medical Center
Specialty: Emergency Department / Emergency Room
Shift: Nights | 7:30 PM–8:00 AM
Pay Rate: $55–$60/hour, based on experience and qualifications
Assignment Duration: through September 30, 2027

Position Overview

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.

Key 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

Schedule

Night Shift: 7:30 PM–8:00 AM

Alternating schedule:

• One week: Three 12-hour shifts
• Following week: Three 12-hour shifts plus one 8-hour shift

Schedules are coordinated with the Nurse Manager based on staff preference and unit needs.

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

VA Submission Requirements

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.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Emergency Department / Emergency Room RN: 3 years recent experience (Required)
• No more than a 6-month gap in recent ED/ER practice (Required)
• License/Certification
• RN State License (Required)
• AHA BLS Certification (Required)
• AHA ACLS Certification (Required)
• ACEN or CCNE Accredited Nursing Program (Required)

Work Location:

In person – Atlanta VA Medical Center, Decatur, GA

Apply Today!

Apply today to join the team providing emergency nursing care to America's Veterans at the Atlanta VA Medical Center.