ED - RN

ED - RN

GhostRx is recruiting a full-time Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN) to join the Phoenix VA Health Care System's Carl T. Hayden Veterans' Affairs Medical Center, a tertiary care teaching hospital in central Phoenix with a 24-hour Emergency Department, a 24-bed ICU, and inpatient medicine, surgery, and psychiatry services supporting Veterans across Arizona. Working evening or night tours (3:30PM 4:00AM or 6:30PM 7:00AM), you will triage and treat Veterans presenting with the full range of emergent and urgent conditions, from chest pain, stroke, and sepsis to trauma, behavioral health crises, and complex chronic disease exacerbations. You will initiate emergency protocols, manage IV access and medication administration, monitor cardiac rhythms, and coordinate admissions and transfers with the ICU, Med-Surg, and specialty services.

GhostRx is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that places clinicians at VA and federal healthcare facilities nationwide. Our contract clinicians work side by side with VA staff, are supported by a credentialing team that handles the federal onboarding process, and serve the Veterans who served us. This ED serves a large, diverse Veteran population 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, giving experienced emergency nurses high-acuity, high-variety practice in a mission-driven environment. Phoenix, Arizona offers more than 300 days of sunshine a year, a lower cost of living than most major West Coast metros, no shortage of hiking, golf, and outdoor recreation, and one of the fastest-growing healthcare job markets in the country.

Qualification and Requirements

• U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident (Green Card) status required to perform services under this federal contract
• Ability to read, write, and speak English well enough to communicate effectively with patients, families, and the care team; basic computer literacy required
• Active, current, and unrestricted Registered Nurse license in any U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth
• Graduate of an accredited BSN, ADN, or diploma nursing program with successful completion of the NCLEX-RN
• Minimum of 1 year of Emergency Department RN experience within the preceding 3 years
• Current ACLS certification required; PALS and TNCC/CEN preferred
• Proficiency in triage (ESI), cardiac monitoring, IV therapy, and emergency medication administration
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Must pass a test-based clinical competency assessment prior to submission and provide professional references with current contact information
• Ability to successfully complete a federal background investigation, fingerprinting, and VA credentialing package, including primary-source license verification
• Documented immunizations and TB screening; annual privacy, information security, and bloodborne pathogen training required
• Willingness to complete orientation and unit training during day shift hours before transitioning to the assigned tour
• Ability to work 12-hour evening or night tours, including weekends and federal holidays as scheduled

Responsibilities

• Perform rapid triage and focused assessments of Veterans presenting to the Emergency Department and assign acuity using the Emergency Severity Index
• Initiate and carry out emergency protocols for chest pain, stroke, sepsis, trauma, and respiratory distress, including ACLS interventions and code response
• Establish IV access, administer medications and blood products, and manage infusions in accordance with provider orders and VA policy
• Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms, vital signs, and patient condition and escalate changes to the ED physician or advanced practice provider
• Coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges with the ICU, Med-Surg, behavioral health, and specialty services, and provide thorough handoff reports
• Provide patient and family education on diagnoses, medications, and discharge instructions
• Support Veterans experiencing behavioral health or substance use crises using de-escalation and safety protocols
• Float to other units within your competency and skill set when directed by nursing leadership
• Document care accurately and in real time in the VA electronic health record (CPRS/VistA) and communicate patient status changes during shift report
• Comply with VA and Joint Commission standards, infection control and safety policies, HIPAA and the Privacy Act, and all facility rules and procedures
• Complete required orientation, annual training, and competency validations and report to work as scheduled, including during emergencies or adverse weather

GhostRX, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.