GI Lab Registered Nurse (RN) - Aptive

Job Summary

Aptive Resources is seeking a skilled GI Lab Registered Nurse to support the Atlanta VA Medical Center. The GI Lab RN will be responsible for providing high-quality nursing care in compliance with accepted standards of care and clinical practice. This role involves assessing, planning, implementing, documenting, and evaluating patient care in a GI Lab Unit setting, catering to adult and geriatric populations, where life-threatening diseases or injuries require close monitoring and rapid intervention.

Shifts: 8-hour shifts, Monday - Friday

Primary Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical care in accordance with accepted standards of care and clinical practice.
• Utilize clinical judgment to assess, plan, implement, document, and evaluate patient care.
• Coordinate and implement patient care specific to the age of the patient population served in the GI Lab.
• Function both dependently and independently under the guidance and direction of the Nurse Manager/designee.
• Perform routine procedures, including insertion of peripheral lines, blood sample collection by venipuncture and central line catheters, and removal of peripheral intravenous lines and central venous catheters under physician direction.
• Conduct 12-lead EKGs and follow ACLS protocols in the event of patient chest pain or cardiac abnormalities.
• Setup and monitor for colonoscopies, GI endoscopy (EGD), Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS), Pill Cam, and manometry.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in CPRS throughout the shift.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active, current license as a professional nurse in any state (United States).
• Completion of an accredited course in Intensive Care/GI Lab Nursing.
• Certification in Moderate Sedation or equivalent.
• Minimum of three (3) years prior experience in an intensive care setting, including Critical Care/GI Lab experience.  Experience must be recent, having worked within the last six months in the specialty/setting.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or a related field required; Master’s Degree in Nursing or a related field is highly preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS certification accredited by the American Heart Association.
• Current Advanced Cardiopulmonary Life Support (ACLS) certification accredited by the American Heart Association.
• Nurses with Acute/Critical Care Nursing (CCRN) certification through the American Association of Critical Care Nurses Certification Corporation (AACN) CCRN certificate are preferred.

About Aptive

Aptive is a modern federal consulting firm focused on human experience, digital services, and business transformation. We harness creativity, technology, and culture to connect people and systems to impact the world. We’re advisors, strategists, and engineers focused on people, above all else.

We believe in generating success collaboratively, leaving client organizations stronger after every engagement and building trust for the next big challenge. Our work inspires people, fuels change and makes an impact. Join our team to be part of positive change in your community and our nation.

EEO Statement

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.