Registered Nurse; Emergency Department​/Transfer Center

Overview

Registered Nurse (Emergency Department / Transfer Center) job in Portsmouth, VA

We are seeking qualified Registered Nurses (RNs) to provide clinical services in the Emergency Department (ED) and Transfer Center
. This position supports a 24/7 operation and requires flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends and federal holidays.

• Perform rapid patient assessments, triage, and prioritization of care in accordance with emergency protocols
• Provide direct nursing care to adult and pediatric patients with acute illness or injury
• Initiate and monitor emergency interventions, including IV therapy, medication administration, cardiac monitoring, and wound care
• Assist with trauma resuscitation and patient stabilization as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Perform arterial blood gas (ABG) procedures and administer moderate IV conscious sedation as certified and authorized
• Coordinate patient transfers through the Transfer Center, ensuring effective communication with providers and transport teams
• Accurately document patient care in the electronic medical record
• Maintain compliance with infection control, patient safety, and quality standards
• Respond to emergency codes, high-acuity situations, and mass casualty events

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program recognized by NLNAC, ACEN, or CCNE
• Requests for equivalency determinations may be considered
• Minimum of one (1) year of emergency nursing experience following graduation
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by any U.S. state or U.S. territory
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required
• Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)
  and/or Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN) required
• Demonstrated clinical competency within the past two (2) years
• ABG certification prior to performing arterial blood gas procedures
• Completion of an Emergency Room skills inventory within 30 days of assignment
• Moderate IV Conscious Sedation certification
  , as required by NMCP
• U.S. citizenship is required

Position Contingent upon contract award

Federal Staffing Resources (FSR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud partner in the Federal Government’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.