Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Department of Veterans Affairs

Veterans Health Administration

Nebraska-Western Iowa VA Health Care System

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Summary

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. This announcement will remain open until closing date or until filled. Qualified applicants will be reviewed & referred on a regular basis based on hiring need.

This position is eligible for the following (for full information please see below):

• Recruitment/relocation incentive
• Alternate Work Schedule (AWS) - Work 72 hours, get paid for 80 hours
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)

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Summary

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. This announcement will remain open until closing date or until filled. Qualified applicants will be reviewed & referred on a regular basis based on hiring need.

This position is eligible for the following (for full information please see below):

• Recruitment/relocation incentive
• Alternate Work Schedule (AWS) - Work 72 hours, get paid for 80 hours
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)

Learn more about this agency

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Accepting applications

Open 07/28/2026 to 09/30/2026

Location

4 vacancies in the following location

Omaha, NE

No matching locations found.

Work site options

• Telework eligibleNoRemote jobNoRelocation expenses reimbursed
• No
• Salary
• $65,500 - $140,292 per year
• Pay scale & grade

VN 00

Promotion potential 00

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Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work scheduleFull-timeTravel RequiredNot required

Appointment typePermanent

Occupations and job series

• 0610 Nurse

Supervisory statusNoFederal service typeThis job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a unionYes

Drug testYesSecurity clearanceNot RequiredPosition sensitivity and riskNon-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

• Credentialing
• Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure requiredNo

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement numberCBSY-13020960-26-AGControl number878363600

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NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.

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Why Join Omaha VA? Your role will directly impact the health and quality of life of those who served our nation. Make an impact. Serve those who served us. Be a part of Omaha VA!

• Unique

Experience

Build lasting connections with Veterans; Provide hands-on care that truly makes a difference.

• Supportive Environment: Join a dedicated, mission-driven team dedicated to excellence.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and development.

Exciting Opportunity on our Medical-Surgical Units: Our Medical-Surgical units are designed to cater to patients recovering from surgeries, managing chronic illnesses, and undergoing complex treatments, with low patient-to-nurse ratios, ensuring personalized care.

• 5E: Mixed Medical/Surgical Unit: Specializes in comprehensive care for a diverse range of medical and surgical patients. This unit is ideal for nurses who enjoy variety in their work.

• 6E: Cardiac Care Medical/Surgical Unit: Specializes in acute and chronic cardiac conditions within a general medical/surgical setting. Team members work closely with the hospital medicine team to care for patients with heart disease, heart failure, and those recovering from cardiac procedures.

• 7E: Post-Surgical Care and Oncology Medical/Surgical Unit: Offers a unique blend of post-surgical recovery and oncology/chemotherapy care. Our skilled team supports patients through the critical phases following surgery and provides specialized care to those undergoing cancer treatment.

Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse duties include, but are not limited to, the following

• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care based on age-specific components.
• Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.
• Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines.
• Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Provides competent, evidence-based care to assigned patients with oversight of licensed vocational nurses/nursing assistants as appropriate to the setting.
• Assists in directing the provision of nursing education, orientation, competencies and providing quality improvement and outcomes utilization.
• Partners with the patient, family, and interdisciplinary team to promote effective and safe transitions across the health care continuum.

Preferred

Experience

1-2 years Med/Surg experience

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards

Paid Time Off: Paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave and 13 days of sick leave per year. Paid Federal holidays)

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Licensure

1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Work Schedule

Day and night shifts available, to include rotating weekends and holidays. Eligible for Alternate Work Schedule (AWS); work 72 hours, get paid for 80 hours, after orientation is complete.

• Day Shift: 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Night Shift: 7:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.

Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: A recruitment/relocation incentive is authorized for eligible, highly qualified applicants. Please contact the HR specialist for specific requirements.

EDRP: This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. The EDRP Coordinator(s) can be reached at VHAVISN23EDRP@va.gov

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran.

This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

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Conditions of employment

• U. S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs…