Registered Nurse (RN) - Community Living Center (CLC)/Hospice
US Veterans Health Administration
Tomah, Wisconsin
$81k–$155k/yr
Posted pay
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Posted Aug 4, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 5, 2026
What this might mean for you
US Veterans Health Administration is hiring for its own floors — no agency between you and the manager. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $81k–$155k a year.
What the posting states
- Base pay
- $81k–$155k/yr
About this role
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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 United States, or the District of Columbia
- 1 year RN experience highly preferred
- Previous hospice experience preferred
- Background/security investigation
- Drug screening
Benefits
- Competitive salary with regular salary increases and potential performance awards
- Up to 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
- Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - student loan payment reimbursement up to $200,000
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 Tomah, WI
Tomah sits at the crossroads of I-90 and I-94 in west-central Wisconsin, offering small-town Midwestern ease with easy highway access to La Crosse and Wisconsin Dells. Known as the 'Gateway to Cranberry Country,' it pairs rural calm with practical convenience for nurses seeking a slower pace.
- State price level · Wisconsin
- 94.1
- 6% below the national average
- Median gross rent
- $903/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
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- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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