Registered Nurse - Inpatient Acute Care Resource Pool (Part Time)
US Veterans Health Administration
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
$81k–$141k/yr
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Posted Jul 31, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 1, 2026
What the posting states
- Base pay
- $80,631-$140,555
- Weekends, holidays, call
- Work schedule is 36 hours a week with 12-hour NOC shifts (1930-0800), including weekend/holiday rotation and on-call requirements.
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Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship
- English language proficiency
- Graduate of a school of professional nursing accredited by ACEN or CCNE
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the U.S. or D.C.
- Background/security investigation
- Drug screening (urinalysis)
- Pre-employment physical examination
- Selective Service Registration (males born after 12/31/1959)
Benefits
- Competitive salary: $80,631 - $140,555 per year
- Regular salary increases
- Potential for performance awards
- Up to 50 days 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% contributions by VA
- Federal health insurance
- Vision insurance
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 Milwaukee, WI
Milwaukee sits on Lake Michigan's western shore, blending brewing heritage with a revitalized downtown and lively arts scene. The Historic Third Ward offers loft living, galleries, and the riverwalk. Summer festivals, brick breweries, and Midwestern affordability give out-of-state nurses a grounded city with real character.
- Metro price level · Milwaukee area
- 96.9
- 3% below the national average
- Median gross rent
- $1,059/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
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