RN - Staff - Emergency Dept./Urgent Care
This role involves providing direct patient care in the Emergency Department and Urgent Care settings within the Confidential Client. The RN is responsible for delivering comprehensive nursing care, managing complex patient situations, and collaborating with healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes. The position requires physical stamina, clinical proficiency, and adherence to evidence-based practices to ensure safe and effective care for veterans.
About Careertakes
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Position overview
Confidential Client is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) — Staff, Emergency Department / Urgent Care (contract, full-time) to provide high-quality, veteran/patient-centered nursing care in a fast-paced emergency and urgent care environment in Indianapolis, IN.
What you’ll do
Provide direct patient care, collaborate with the emergency care team, and support clinical workflows including triage, treatment, transfers, and documentation.
- Triage and assess patients presenting to Emergency Dept. / Urgent Care
- Administer medications, IVs, and treatments per policy and scope of practice
- Monitor vital signs and patient status; escalate changes to providers
- Assist with patient transfers and coordinate care with other departments
- Maintain accurate, timely electronic medical records and documentation
- Follow infection control, safety protocols, and facility procedures
- Participate in quality improvement, clinical education, and interdisciplinary rounds
Required qualifications
Candidates must meet regulatory and VA-based qualification standards (applies to Confidential Client). Minimum requirements include:
- Current, full, active, unrestricted RN license in a U.S. state, territory, or DC
- Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program (ACEN or CCNE accreditation where applicable) or equivalent validated foreign credential with required registration
- English language proficiency sufficient for safe, effective patient care
- Ability to meet physical requirements: frequent standing/walking, lifting/assisting patients (may exceed 50 lbs with mechanical assist), stair navigation, and extended computer use
- Ability to manage emotionally distressed patients when required
- For candidates in bridge/master’s programs: documentation of required coursework and licensing pathway (Graduate Nurse Technician provisions may apply for temporary appointment while pursuing licensure)
- Relevant experience or education for grade-level determinations (Nurse I/II/III as described in the qualification standard)
Preferred / Helpful experience
- Prior Emergency Department or Urgent Care nursing experience
- BSN or higher (may impact grade/level)
- ACLS, PALS, or other emergency certifications where relevant
- Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems
Employment details & compensation
- Employment type: Contract, Full-time
- Location: Indianapolis, IN (on-site)
- Salary range: $72,199 - $126,893 per year (provided by client)
- Appointment/grade and level will be determined based on education, experience, and the qualification standard
Working conditions & physical demands
This role frequently requires standing, walking, bending, reaching, and assisting patients (including transfers from stretchers/wheelchairs). Mechanical lift devices are available and must be used for heavy lifts. Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for safe nursing care is required.
About the employer
This position is posted on behalf of a confidential client in the Healthcare & Nursing industry. Careertakes is supporting the hiring process as a third-party recruiting platform; the hiring organization/employment relationship will be with the confidential client.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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