RN: Emergency Department & Urgent Care Nurse

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Federal benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an Emergency Department Nurse to provide and supervise patient care, administer medications, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. The role focuses on maintaining high standards through quality improvement and patient-centered care.

Ideal candidates have RN licensure and training in emergency/urgent care, with experience in high-stakes environments and a commitment to federal healthcare standards across a rotating shift schedule.

Qualifications

• English proficiency required for direct patient care.
• Graduate from an approved nursing program with active licensure.
• State RN license required with potential bridge program pathways.

Responsibilities

• Provide urgent and emergent care to patients with acute/chronic conditions.
• Deliver and supervise basic and advanced nursing care, including resuscitation and life-support as needed.
• Delegate tasks to licensed practical nurses and unlicensed staff.
• Advocate for patients and families to improve outcomes and resolve ethical issues.
• Lead high reliability and I CARE initiatives to standardize care and improve outcomes.

Skills

Emergency nursing care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Quality improvement

Customer service

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Diploma in Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Nursing workflow systems

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an Emergency Department Nurse to provide and supervise patient care, administer medications, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. The role focuses on maintaining high standards through quality improvement and patient-centered care.

Ideal candidates have RN licensure and training in emergency/urgent care, with experience in high-stakes environments and a commitment to federal healthcare standards across a rotating shift schedule.