Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse

Exciting Opportunity on our Medical-Surgical Units Our Medical-Surgical unit is designed to cater to patients recovering from surgeries, managing chronic illnesses, and undergoing complex treatments, with low patient-to-nurse ratios, ensuring personalized care. Why Join Omaha VA? Unique Experience:

• Build lasting connections with Veterans.
• Provide hands-on care that truly makes a difference.

Supportive Environment:

• Join a dedicated, mission-driven team.

Professional Growth:

• Opportunities for continuous learning and development.

We seek dedicated RNs passionate about delivering high-quality, evidence-based care. Your role will directly impact the health and quality of life of those who served our nation. Make an impact. Serve those who served us. Be a part of Omaha VA!

Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care based on age-specific components.
• Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.
• Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines.
• Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Provides competent, evidence-based care to assigned patients with oversight of licensed vocational nurses/nursing assistants as appropriate to the setting.
• Assists in directing the provision of nursing education, orientation, competencies and providing quality improvement and outcomes utilization.
• Partners with the patient, family, and interdisciplinary team to promote effective and safe transitions across the health care continuum.

Preferred Experience: 1-2 years Med/Surg experience

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards

Paid Time Off: Paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave and 13 days of sick leave per year. Paid Federal holidays)

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: Day and night shifts available, to include rotating weekends and holidays. Eligible for Alternate Work Schedule (AWS); work 72 hours, get paid for 80 hours, after orientation is complete.

• Day Shift: 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Night Shift: 7:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: A recruitment/relocation incentive is authorized for eligible, highly qualified applicants. Please contact the HR specialist for specific requirements.

EDRP: This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & 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 ineligible to apply. The EDRP Coordinator(s) can be reached at View email address on click.appcast.io

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.

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