This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. A recruitment/relocation incentive may be authorized for eligible, highly qualified applicants. This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. This announcement will remain open until closing date or until all positions have been filled. Qualified applicants will be referred to hiring managers at regular intervals.
Your application will remain active for 3 months.
The Critical Care Registered Nurse duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Provides direct care for acutely/critically ill patients who are at high risk for actual or potential life-threatening health problems. Provides high intensity care and vigilance, while refining assessment skills and blending in data obtained from a variety of invasive/noninvasive monitoring technology. Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines.
Applies clinical knowledge/judgment to lead staff involvement in planning, decision making, and evaluating outcomes within the immediate practice setting.
Leads professional practice using the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation) to improve evidence-based and/or data-driven outcomes for an identified patient population and/or specialized areas within immediate practice setting VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Full-time.
Work is scheduled Sunday-Saturday. You will be primarily scheduled to work during the Day (7:30am to 8:00pm). Rotating weekends and holidays are required. 72/80 Schedule Eligibility: May be authorized, after successful completion of unit orientation (40 hours per week required until successful completion of orientation).; Adherence to hospital policy and procedures, including leave policy required to qualify for 72/80. 12-hour tours required with 72/80 schedules.
Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: A recruitment/relocation incentive may be authorized for eligible, highly qualified applicants. Please contact the HR specialist for specific requirements. EDRP Authorized: Position(s) listed under this Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) may be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program.
Applicants selected for an EDRP-eligible position will be notified in their conditional job offer. The selectee must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit an EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program approval, award amount (up to $200,000), and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.
Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest.
As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community.
This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.
Aurora.Goering@va.gov · 320-252-1670 X7382
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $65500 – $140292/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-29.
There are 2 openings for this position.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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