Emergency Department Registered Nurse

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Oklahoma City (OK)

On-site

USD 76,000 - 141,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Oklahoma City seeks an Emergency Department Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive care in a fast-paced ED.

The role includes assessing patients, delivering evidence-based care, coordinating with the interdisciplinary team, and focusing on patient education and self-management. Eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) with periodic reviews of applicants.

Qualifications

Must be licensed as a registered nurse in the United States.
Transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Responsibilities

Delivers emergency nursing care and assesses patients.
Develops, implements, and evaluates care plans for ED patients.
Coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team and educates patients and families.

Education

RN license

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until November 30, 2026 or when vacant positions have been filled. The first group of eligible applicants will be reviewed November 9, 2026. Subsequent reviews will be conducted periodically until these positions are filled.

Key Responsibilities

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.

Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards The Emergency Department Registered Nurse is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing care. Assess the patient by collecting pertinent data or information to determine diagnoses, problems, or other concerns including prioritization of patients that require more immediate care.

They will identify expected outcomes to develop a collaborative and individualized plan for each patient emergency nursing practice is independent and collaborative. Duties include, but are not limited to: Delivers fundamental knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical skills. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care based on age-specific components.

Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines. Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team. Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts, cognitive skills, and technically competent practice while providing care to clients.

Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care based on age-specific components. Demonstrate proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning. Self-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.

Demonstrating respect for cultural and spiritual values Additional duties as assigned 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: 0730 - 0800 and 0800 - 0730 (Night/Day shifts available) including alternating weekend and holiday coverage.

Telework: Not Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements & Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. Failure to provide all the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $75766 - $140903/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-30.

How many openings are available?

There are 6 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.