Registered Nurse (ICU)

Registered Nurse (ICU) The Veterans Health Administration is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse for the Intensive Care Unit at the Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System in Muskogee, OK. This position provides competent, evidence-based nursing care to acutely and critically ill Veterans who are at high risk for actual or potential life-threatening health problems. The ICU Registered Nurse delivers direct patient care, uses advanced assessment skills, supports quality improvement, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes. Location: Muskogee, OK Salary: $82,817 - $149,876 per year Pay Scale & Grade: VN-00 Work Schedule: Full-time, 7:00pm - 7:00am, rotating nights Appointment Type: Permanent Remote/Telework: Not available Travel Required: Not required Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized EDRP: Authorized, subject to eligibility and approval Key Responsibilities: Provide competent, evidence-based nursing care to assigned patients. Deliver direct care for acutely and critically ill patients at high risk for life-threatening health problems. Use high-intensity observation, monitoring, and advanced assessment skills in the ICU setting. Interpret data from invasive and non-invasive monitoring technology. Provide oversight of licensed vocational nurses and nursing assistants as appropriate. Assist with nursing education, orientation, competencies, quality improvement, and outcomes utilization consultation. Demonstrate leadership in delivering and improving holistic patient care through collaboration. Evaluate clinical practice using current evidence and best practices. Participate in strategies and activities that support evidence-based nursing care. Provide constructive feedback to peers and support professional development among healthcare staff. Contribute a professional nursing perspective in interdisciplinary team discussions. Partner with team members to improve outcomes and support safe, high-quality nursing care. Basic Qualifications: Must be a U.S. Citizen. Non-citizens may only be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Must be a graduate of a professional nursing program approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by ACEN or CCNE, or otherwise meet VA nursing education requirements. Must have a current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia. Must pass a background/security investigation. Must pass a pre-employment physical examination. Drug testing is required for this position. Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959. Must complete all onboarding and application requirements. Must participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program as required for VA health care personnel. May be required to serve a probationary period. Preferred Experience: Two years of ICU nursing experience is preferred. Grade and Salary Determination: Grade and salary are determined based on education, scope of practice, and length and quality of nursing experience. Applicants are evaluated using VA nursing dimensions, including practice, Veteran/patient-driven care, leadership, professional development, and evidence-based practice or research. Benefits and Incentives: Competitive salary with regular salary increases and potential performance awards. 50 days of paid time off per year, including annual leave, sick leave, and federal holidays. Federal retirement benefits, including a traditional pension and 401(k)-style savings plan with up to 5% VA contributions. Federal health, dental, vision, term life, and long-term care insurance options. One full and unrestricted nursing license from any U.S. State or territory is accepted for VA nursing practice. Education Debt Reduction Program eligibility may provide student loan reimbursement up to $200,000, subject to VHA approval and eligibility requirements. Application Deadline: July 6, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET This position is open to all U.S. Citizens and current permanent VHA or Federal employees. Applicants must submit a complete application package through USAJOBS by the closing date.a25371ca-cde7-4fb6-ba87-2cf40b156c8b