Acute Care Float Pool RN — Multi‑Unit Shifts

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kansas City VA Medical Center is recruiting for Nursing Acute Care Float Pool Registered Nurse (RN). The Float Pool provides competent, evidence-based care across multiple units, with oversight of LPNs and Nursing Assistants as appropriate.

The nurse directs nursing education, orientation, and competencies and supports quality improvement initiatives. Required qualifications include English proficiency, graduation from an ACEN/CCNE-accredited program or equivalent licensure path, and US RN

Qualifications

• English Language Proficiency required for direct patient care as per VA standards.
• Graduate of nursing program approved by ACEN/CCNE or equivalent licensure path.
• State licensure as a registered nurse in the United States or transition through GNT pathway as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent evidence-based nursing care across multiple units.
• Supervise LPNs and Nursing Assistants as appropriate.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and safety.

Skills

English proficiency

Nursing leadership

Clinical assessment

Patient advocacy

Team collaboration

Education

RN licensure in the United States

Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) option

ACEN/CCNE accreditation awareness

Job description

The Kansas City VA Medical Center is recruiting for Nursing Acute Care Float Pool Registered Nurse (RN). The Float Pool provides competent, evidence-based care across multiple units, with oversight of LPNs and Nursing Assistants as appropriate.

The nurse directs nursing education, orientation, and competencies and supports quality improvement initiatives. Required qualifications include English proficiency, graduation from an ACEN/CCNE-accredited program or equivalent licensure path, and US RN