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Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System

Springfield, Missouri

$44k–$62k/yr

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Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
RN

Last seen active Sep 2, 2026

What this means for you

The posted pay pencils out to roughly $44k–$62k a year. The schedule rotates — ask early how far out they post it; that answer tells you a lot.

What the listing says

Base pay
$44k–$62k/yr
Shift
Rotating

About this role

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To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements: Education: GL-04: Successful completion of a 2-year degree program in an accredited community college, junior college or college university in practical nursing or in a field of study appropriate to the specialization of the position, such as education in a program for a psychology, psychiatric or operating room technician. GL-05: Four year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with courses related to the occupation. OR Experience: GL-04: Six months of General Experience and six months of Specialized Experience. General Experience is any type of work that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work of the position, or experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation. Qualifying specialized experience includes nonprofessional nursing care work in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other medical, nursing, or patient care facility, or in such work as that of a home health aide. Some examples of this qualifying experience are: Experience in assisting patients with transfer or transportation utilizing good body mechanics and safety precautions. Experience in recording patient care duties in the medical record, such as documenting Intake and Output, vital signs, or hygiene tasks. Experience in appropriate donning and doffing of personal protective equipment necessary to protect staff and patient safety. GL-05: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. Qualifying specialized experience includes nonprofessional nursing care work in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other medical, nursing, or patient care facility, or in such work as that of a home health aide. Some examples of this qualifying experience are: Experience in providing personal nursing care, such as providing pre- and post-operative care. Experience in caring for mentally ill and long-term patients, including observing, recording, and reporting change in their behavior. Experience assisting physicians and nurses with exams or treatments dealing with patient care, including turning and positioning patients, draping, maintaining sterile conditions and use of safety restraints. OR Combination of Education and Experience: GL-04 and GL-05: Have a combination of education and experience. This experience must have equipped you with the qualifications to perform the major duties of this position as described above. If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities. **Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**

Skills for this role

Patient CarePatient Transfer and TransportVital SignsIntake and Output DocumentationHygiene Tasksdonning and doffing PPEPre and Post Operative CareTurning and Positioning PatientsSterile TechniqueSafety Restraints

Requirements

  • Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; Be rated well-qualified for the position, scoring at least half of the total possible points for the vacancy KSAs or competencies; and Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP eligibility: A copy of the agency notice (i.e., separation notice or agency RIF letter), Most recent performance appraisal, and Most recent SF-50 showing current/former position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location. See USAJOBS' Career Transition Programs for more information. EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: U.S Department of Justice - Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Key Requirements: U.S. Citizenship is Required. See Special Conditions of Employment Section. Selective Service Requirement

About the employer

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
Hiring organization

You are looking at nursing roles with the Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System across multiple locations. The facts on hand do not yet include pay ranges, unit texture, scheduling rules, residency paths, or what nurses say day to…

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What reviewers appreciate

  • Multiple locations across the Federal Prison System
  • Federal employer landscape that also includes Veterans Health Administration as a nearby comparator

What reviewers flag

  • No usable pay data from our postings yet
  • No unit intel, scheduling, or float policy on record here
  • No residency, tuition, loan help, or career-ladder facts available
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Living in Springfield, MO

Springfield sits in the heart of the Missouri Ozarks, blending Midwestern ease with easy access to outdoor recreation. Home to Missouri State University and a growing healthcare sector, it offers a relaxed pace with everyday urban conveniences for nurses seeking a balanced lifestyle.

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Metro price level · Springfield area
11% below the national average
BEA index 88.6 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$964/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$49,311/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

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  • Can you walk me through the differentials?
  • What should I expect for 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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