Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Job Summary
Emergency Department (ED) Registered Nurse
Compensation: $50.00-52.00/hr plus $5.09 for Health and Wellness
Position SummaryThe Emergency Department RN provides immediate, high-quality care to patients presenting with acute illnesses and injuries in a fast-paced environment.
Primary Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Perform triage and prioritize patient care based on acuity
- Conduct rapid assessments and initiate interventions
- Administer medications and emergency treatments
- Monitor vital signs and cardiac rhythms
- Assist with procedures and emergency response
- Educate patients and families on treatment and discharge instructions
- Maintain accurate EHR documentation
Additional Duties
- Operate emergency equipment (defibrillators, monitors, EKG)
- Initiate life-saving measures when needed
- Collaborate with providers and care teams
Work Environment
- 24/7 emergency care setting with medical and psychiatric patients
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ACEN or CCNE)
- Active RN license (Ohio or compact state)
- Current BLS certification (ACLS required for ICU/ED)
- Minimum 2 years of recent clinical experience
- Strong English communication and documentation skills
Additional Requirements
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Completion of VA-required training (safety, HIPAA, EHR, etc.)
- Compliance with credentialing and privileging standards
- Ability to float between units as needed
Physical Requirements
Physical Requirements: This role requires the ability to stand, walk, and move throughout patient care areas for extended periods, often during long shifts. The employee must be able to lift, transfer, or reposition patients and equipment up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance, and frequently bend, kneel, reach, and push or pull wheeled equipment. The role also requires manual dexterity for tasks such as administering medication, operating medical equipment, and documenting patient care, as well as the ability to respond quickly in emergency situations. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.
About Aptive
Arrow ARC supports Veterans Health Administration facilities and offices across the U.S. with health care staffing and program support via the 10-year Integrated Critical Staffing Program (ICSP). We provide staffing solutions to address critical shortages in VHA medical facilities caused by turnover, recruitment issues, seasonal needs, surges or emergencies.
Arrow is a certified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business joint venture between Artemis ARC and Aptive Resources, two award-winning companies that share an agile, mission-focused, results driven approach in the federal sector. Arrow provides management consulting services and specializes in working with federal government agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs and Office of Personnel Management.
EEO Statement
Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.
Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.