Registered Nurse - Resource Float Pool
US Veterans Health Administration
Battle Creek, Michigan
$84k–$144k/yr
Posted pay
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Posted Aug 3, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 4, 2026
What this means for you
US Veterans Health Administration is hiring for its own floors — no agency between you and the manager. It's a night shift — quieter halls, a tighter crew, and your daylight hours back.
What the listing says
- Base pay
- $84k–$144k/yr
- Shift
- Nights
- Patient load & staffing
- Floating required
- EHR & union
- Union position
About this role
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Skills for this role
Requirements
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN registration in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia
- U.S. Citizenship
- English language proficiency (basic written and spoken English)
- Graduate of a school of professional nursing accredited by ACEN or CCNE
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN registration in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia
- Background/security investigation
- Drug screening (urinalysis)
- Pre-employment physical examination
- Seasonal influenza vaccination
Benefits
- Competitive salary with regular salary increases and potential performance awards
- 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays)
- Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting)
- Federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
- Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance
- 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
About the employer
The U.S. Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the healthcare arm of the Department of Veterans Affairs, operating as the nation's largest integrated healthcare system serving America's veterans. The Seattle, Washington (98108) location is part of this federal healthcare network, which…
What reviewers appreciate
- Noble and mission-driven work serving veterans and their families
- Clear core values (I CARE: Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence) guiding all interactions
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration model
What reviewers flag
- Tiered hiring preference limits external applicant opportunities, with first consideration given to current permanent VA employees
- Strict educational and experience requirements (BSN with 2 years or MSN with 1 year specialized experience) may create barriers to entry
- Federal hiring process may be slower and more bureaucratic than private sector
Living in Battle Creek, MI
Battle Creek, known as Cereal City, sits along the Kalamazoo River in southern Michigan, offering a small-city feel with riverside trails, local breweries, and easy access to both Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo for weekend escapes.
- Metro price level · Battle Creek area
- 9% below the national average
- BEA index 90.5 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $957/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $55,693/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
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- How are patient load and staffing support handled day to day?
