Float Pool Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN)

Job description

Job Summary Aptive Resources is seeking experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurses (RNs) to provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to ill and injured veterans at the Atlanta VA Medical Center. The RN will document observations, assessments, and changes in patients’ conditions, collaborate with health team members, and provide a full range of nursing care to patients with various physical and/or behavioral problems. The RN functions both independently and under the guidance of the Nurse Manager or designee. Shifts: This position will only be a float pool need where nurses will be required to be available for upcoming emergency shifts which could either be days or nights. Shifts will be 12hrs. Primary Responsibilities: Patient Care: - Assume patient care assignments for groups of patients (1:4/1:5 patient load). - Provide comprehensive care to patients with a wide range of physical and psychological diagnoses. - Administer medications (oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous) and blood products. - Provide emergency care as indicated. - Insert and maintain peripheral and central lines. - Perform phlebotomy and bedside testing. Surgical and I...