Registered Nurse - Outpatient Staff
US Veterans Health Administration
Rapid City, South Dakota
$66k–$126k/yr
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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 $66k–$126k a year.
What the posting states
- Base pay
- $66k–$126k/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
- Background/security investigation
- Drug screening (urinalysis)
- Pre-employment physical examination
- Seasonal influenza vaccination
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term care insurance
- Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) / 401(k) with up to 5% agency contribution
- Federal pension (5 years vesting)
- Paid time off - 50 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays)
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 Rapid City, SD
Rapid City, known as the 'Gateway to the Black Hills,' offers nurses frontier charm and outdoor adventure. Downtown features the City of Presidents walking tour with bronze presidential statues. Mount Rushmore and Badlands National Park sit within easy driving distance for weekend exploration.
- Metro price level · Rapid City area
- 89.2
- 11% below the national average
- Median gross rent
- $1,109/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Worth asking
The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- Can you walk me through the differentials?
- 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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