Registered Nurse (RN) – ICSP Contract Position

Location: Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX
Contract Type: Temporary, Full-Time, On-Site
Work Areas: SICU, MICU, CCU, ER, Med/Surg, Stepdown, Spinal Cord Injury, Extended Care Unit
Schedule: 12-hour shifts (Days, Evenings, Nights); Must work at least 2 weekend shifts/month

Pay: 55.00/hr plus 4.93 for H&W

Core Duties & Responsibilities:

The RN shall provide direct patient care using professional nursing practices in accordance with the Texas RN Practice Act and VA clinical standards. Responsibilities include:

• Conduct comprehensive head-to-toe assessments
• Develop, maintain, and update interdisciplinary care plans
• Administer medications (including IV and blood products) using Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA) with 100% accuracy
• Monitor patient response to treatment and perform interventions for acute or chronic conditions
• Perform and document wound care, tracheostomy care, ventilator care, suctioning, and tube feedings
• Insert and manage peripheral and central IV lines, including PICC lines
• Collect and process lab specimens; complete CPRS documentation
• Assess and educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, and medications
• Evaluate and report PRN medication effectiveness
• Complete Braden Scale and Fall Risk Assessments, provide appropriate interventions
• Report patient incidents via Joint Patient Reporting System (JPRS)
• Respond to emergencies and participate in code response
• Provide clinical oversight to LPNs, CNAs, Health Technicians, and Intermediate Care Technicians
• Ensure compliance with PPE and hand hygiene standards

Qualifications:

• Current, unrestricted RN license in any U.S. state or territory
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ACEN or CCNE)
• Proficient in spoken and written English
• Credentialed in VetPro
• Must pass background check, drug screen, TB, and Hep B tests
• BLS certification required for all areas
• ACLS certification required for ICU, ER, Stepdown, and specialty care units
• Minimum 1 year of critical care experience within the last 5 years for ICU/ER assignments
• Ability to perform full range of duties without physical restrictions
• Basic computer proficiency

Arrow ARC supports Veterans Health Administration facilities and offices across the U.S. with health care staffing and program support via the 10-year Integrated Critical Staffing Program (ICSP). We provide staffing solutions to address critical shortages in VHA medical facilities caused by turnover, recruitment issues, seasonal needs, surges or emergencies.

Arrow is a certified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business joint venture between Artemis ARC and Aptive Resources, two award-winning companies that share an agile, mission-focused, results driven approach in the federal sector.​ Arrow provides management consulting services and specializes in working with federal government agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs and Office of Personnel Management.​

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.

Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.