The Registered Nurses shall perform on-site nursing services for varying periods of time in various areas of the Medical Center and based on their qualifications, may be required to work in areas of the highest need on the date of their scheduled shifts.
Coverage may include weekends, federal holidays, days, evenings, or overnights, and are variable within a 24-hour period.
RNs shall be required to work any regular or irregular tour, with 8-hour and 12-hour tours typically being:
8 Hour Tour:
Day 0730 -1600
Evening 1530 - 2400
Night 2330 – 0800
12 Hour Tour:
Day 0700 -1930
Night 1900-0730
(12-hour short shift – 8 hours – 0700 -1530; 1500 - 2330; and 2300 - 0730).
Requirements
Minimum Experience Required:
• Experience within the past 3 years is required.
• Resumes demonstrating experience of more than 3 years or prior experience working for the VA may receive a more favorable rating.
Current, valid, and unrestricted state license for Registered Nurse.
All continuing education courses required for maintaining certification, degrees, and/or licenses must be kept up to date at all times. The Contractor shall provide documentation verifying current certification to the VA COR upon request.
Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) are required
Professional Skills
Services provided:
Six (6) temporary full-time equivalent (FTE) Registered Nurses (RNs) to supplement staffing for the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Acute Care, Oncology, and other critical areas.