Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Cleveland, OH
Encode INC
3x12 hrs, Days, Evenings, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department (ED)

Location: Cleveland VA Medical Center, 10701 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH 44106
Duration: Base Year + 1 Optional Year
Start: 6–8 Weeks (Credentialing Required)
Positions: 2 FTEs (Part of 45 Total RN Openings)
Work Setting: Emergency Department

Job Summary

We are seeking experienced Emergency Department (ED) Registered Nurses (RNs) to support the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center during the Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR) implementation. The ED RN will provide rapid, high-quality care to patients with acute illnesses and injuries, ensuring timely interventions and patient stabilization in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide emergency nursing care to patients with acute and life-threatening conditions
• Perform rapid patient assessments and triage based on severity
• Administer medications, IVs, and emergency treatments as required
• Monitor patient conditions and respond quickly to changes
• Assist in trauma cases, cardiac emergencies, and critical situations
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams for immediate care decisions
• Document all patient interactions and treatments accurately in the EHR system
• Educate patients and families on care plans and discharge instructions
• Ensure compliance with VA policies, HIPAA, and clinical standards

Required Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program (ACEN or CCNE)
• Active RN license (Ohio or Compact State - NLC)
• Minimum 2+ years of recent Emergency Department or acute care experience (within last 3 years)
• Current BLS certification (AHA required)
• Current ACLS certification (Mandatory)
• Strong critical thinking, triage, and decision-making skills
• Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior VA or federal healthcare experience
• Certifications such as PALS or TNCC (preferred)
• Experience with trauma and cardiac emergency care
• Familiarity with EHR systems