From 1 posting and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 22, 2026Sources
The short version
Wilmington VA Medical Center covers medical, surgical, emergency, and long-term care for Veterans across Delaware and southern New Jersey, and runs a Community Living Center on site.
Employer research, Sep 22, 2026
Charting runs on CPRS, the VA's own record system, so plan on learning it if you're coming from Epic or Cerner.
If you are moving hereSources
From employer postingsWeb-stated ranges list RN PACT roles at roughly $83K-$149K a year, with nursing supervisor (Nursing Officer of the Day) postings quoted from about $91K on days and $92K on nights.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-09Source: glassdoor.caStaff reviews describe strong interprofessional collaboration, respect among coworkers, and manageable stress levels.
For new gradsSources
As of 2026-06-03Source: glassdoor.ca
Nursing here
- Charting system
CPRS
From employer postings
Published pay and benefits
- Annual pay
Dayshift Nursing Supervisor - Nursing Officer of the Day ($91K - $160K/yr)
As of 2026-09
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- Annual pay
Nightshift Nursing Supervisor - Nursing Officer of the Day ($92K - $160K/yr)
As of 2026-09
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- Annual pay
RN PACT ($83K - $149K/yr)
As of 2026-09
- Annual pay
LPN PACT ($63K - $87K/yr)
As of 2026-09
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What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Teamwork and Mission
- Staff praise strong interprofessional collaboration, respect among coworkers, manageable stress levels, and fulfillment from serving veterans.
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As of 2026-06-03Source: glassdoor.ca- Leadership and Organization
- Reviewers note issues with leadership communication, matrix management structures, disorganization, lack of flexibility, and insufficient staff recognition.
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As of 2026-04-20Source: glassdoor.ca
The hard parts
Reviewers point to leadership communication gaps, matrix management, disorganization, limited flexibility, and thin recognition for staff.
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As of 2026-04-20Source: glassdoor.ca
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
Living in Wilmington, DE
Anchored along the Brandywine River, Wilmington pairs powerhouse healthcare systems like ChristianaCare and Nemours with leafy Trolley Square brick rowhomes and riverfront dining. With Delaware’s tax-free shopping and a cost of living about 3% above the national average, nurses gain seamless Northeast Corridor transit access without the crushing overhead of nearby Philadelphia or Baltimore.
Browse roles in Wilmington- Metro price level · Wilmington area
- 3% above the national average
- BEA index 102.6 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,224/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $58,671/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Wilmington VA Medical Center hire new grads?
The one role asks for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Wilmington VA Medical Center, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Wilmington VA Medical Center
Emergency Department Registered Nurse
$68,000–$124,000/year
- RN
- Rotating
- Main ED
Sources
- glassdoor.ca/Reviews/Employee-Review-Wilmington-VA-Medical-Center-E5540006-RVW91732411.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-09
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