Acute Care RN (5A) — Lead Inpatient Nursing & Quality Care

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 76,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Federal retirement and 401K

Federal health/vision/dental

Licensure in US

Rotating shifts

Not telework

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' New Mexico VA Health Care System is seeking an Inpatient Staff Registered Nurse for the 5A Medicine Acute Care Service in Albuquerque.

This role emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and delivering evidence-based care across complex patient populations. The RN will participate in policy development, provide feedback to peers, and support professional growth within a rotating shift schedule.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the United States.
• Experience in inpatient acute care settings is preferred.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and deliver high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and collaborate with care teams to manage complex patient cases.
• Provide constructive feedback to peers and support professional development.
• Help develop, implement, evaluate, and revise clinical policies and procedures.
• Ensure documented program/service outcomes meet quality and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

RN license

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' New Mexico VA Health Care System is seeking an Inpatient Staff Registered Nurse for the 5A Medicine Acute Care Service in Albuquerque.

This role emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and delivering evidence-based care across complex patient populations. The RN will participate in policy development, provide feedback to peers, and support professional growth within a rotating shift schedule.