Med-Surg Registered Nurse (RN)

Med-Surg Registered Nurse (RN) - Night Shift | Little Rock VA Medical Center, AR
Category: Non-Exempt | Healthcare | Nursing Services
Employment Type: W2 - SCA Position
Shift: Night Shift | 7:30 PM - 8:00 AM | ~40 hrs/week (3 x 12-hour shifts)
Location: Little Rock, Arkansas


About This Opportunity

JR Enterprise LCC (JRE), in partnership with the VA Healthcare System, is seeking a dedicated Med-Surg Registered Nurse (RN) to support Veteran care at the Little Rock VA Medical Center. This position is part of a 6 FTE contract team providing continuous day and night coverage across critical care areas.


This is a long-term contract opportunity (April 2026 - July 2030) offering stability, meaningful work, and the chance to serve a primarily geriatric patient population in a collaborative VA environment.


Compensation & Benefits

• Base Rate: $43.00/hour

• Health & Welfare (H&W): $4.93/hour (applies to regular hours only)

• Total Compensation: $47.93/hour

• Shift Differential: None

Benefits :

• Paid Sick Leave: Up to 56 hours/year (1 hour accrued per 30 hours worked)

• Paid Holidays: 11 Federal holidays

• Paid Time Off (PTO): 80 hours/year after 1 year of service

Schedule & Work Expectations

• Typical schedule: 3 (12-hour) night shifts per week (e.g., Tuesday-Thursday; subject to change)

• Weekend Requirement: 1-2 weekends per month

• Holiday Requirement: Major federal holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day)

• Lunch Break: 30-minute unpaid break

• Start date: As soon as cleared/credentialed

Patient Population & Care Setting

• Average Patient Age: ~65 years

• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: ~1:5

• Care Areas Include:

• Medical-Surgical Units

• Skilled Nursing

• Acute Rehabilitation

• Dementia Care

• Geriatric Evaluation & Management (GEM)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality Med-Surg nursing care to adult and geriatric patients

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans

• Administer medications and treatments (including IV therapy) using VA protocols and BCMA

• Monitor and respond to changes in patient condition

• Document care accurately in the electronic health record (EHR)

• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, and care plans

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care

• Maintain compliance with VA policies, Joint Commission standards, and patient safety protocols

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license (U.S.)

• Minimum 1 year recent Med-Surg experience (within last 3 years)

• BLS certification (required)

• ACLS certification (required for acute care settings)

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program

• Strong clinical, communication, and documentation skills

Additional Requirements

• TB test (within 12 months)

• Flu vaccination (within 12 months)

• COVID-19 vaccination

• Pre-employment drug screening

• Completion of VA credentialing (VetPro), orientation, and competency validation

Why You'll Love This Role

• Serve Veterans in a mission-driven federal healthcare system

• Long-term contract stability through 2030

• Competitive SCA compensation package

• Collaborative and structured clinical environment

• Opportunity to gain experience in diverse geriatric and acute care settings

Apply Today - Make a Difference for Veterans!


Are you a compassionate and skilled Med-Surg RN ready for your next opportunity? Join JR Enterprise and help deliver exceptional care to those who served our country.


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Equal Opportunity Employer

JR Enterprise, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.