Registered Nurse - Critical Care Float

Registered Nurse Opportunities at Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center Powered by Kelly Government Solutions (KGS) Make a Difference. Grow Your Career. Serve Those Who Served. Join our team of dedicated Registered Nurses supporting the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center in Houston, TX! Why Join the KGS team at the VA? Mission-Driven: Care for our nation’s Veterans in a collaborative, patient-centered environment. Stability & Flexibility: Full-time roles with consistent schedules (3x12s/36 hours per week), including day, evening, and night shifts. Overtime available (with approval). Diverse Experience: Float between critical care, stepdown, med/surg, ER, and specialty units—expand your skills and keep every day interesting. Supportive Team: Work alongside experienced VA staff and fellow contract nurses. Orientation and ongoing training provided. Competitive Pay & Benefits: Total Hourly Rate Potential: $61.45/hour (Includes $56.36/hour base pay + $5.09/hour H&W stipend). Flexibility: If you do not require company health insurance, the $5.09/hour stipend is paid directly to you as cash wages (up to 40 hours per week). Time Off & Insurance: Paid sick leave, federal holiday premium pay, liability insurance, and workers’ compensation. What You’ll Do Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a variety of acute and specialty units. Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for Veterans with diverse needs. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and communicate changes in patient condition. Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record. Float to areas of highest need—your flexibility is valued and rewarded. Uphold VA core values: Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence (ICARE). What We’re Looking For Active, unrestricted RN license (any U.S. state or territory) 1+ year of recent, independent critical care experience Current BLS & ACLS certifications Proficiency in English (spoken and written) Ability to float between units as needed Commitment to professionalism, teamwork, and Veteran-centered care Perks & Details Location: Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Houston, TX Schedule: 12-hour shifts, including some weekends and holidays Onboarding: Paid orientation, VA-mandated training, and credentialing support Environment: Modern facility, diverse patient population, and a culture of respect Kelly Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. This is a non-personal services contract position. Nurses are not VA employees. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of credentialing, background checks, and required training. Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affordive Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice ( . #J-18808-Ljbffr Kelly Services