FT Registered Nurse - Bellevue

State of Nebraska; Bellevue (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

12-hour shifts

Job summary

State of Nebraska, Veterans Affairs - Agency 28, in Bellevue, NE, is seeking a registered nurse to join a professional team delivering high-quality care for America's Heroes. The role includes coordination of care plans, direct nursing care, and leadership in unit activities, with a focus on safety and infection control.

The position offers 12-hour shifts, a comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to work with a supportive team dedicated to veterans' health and wellness.

Qualifications

• Nebraska RN license or authority based on compact to practice in Nebraska.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate client care services including admission assessment and care plans.
• Provide nursing care and ongoing assessment.
• Provide direction and leadership in care plan and unit activities.
• Advocate for clients and participate in quality improvement, safety and infection control.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Patient care

Assessment

Infection control

Job description

The work we do matters!

Hiring Agency: Veterans Affairs - Agency 28

Location: Bellevue, NE

Hiring Rate: $37.389

Job Posting: JR2026-00029234 FT Registered Nurse - Bellevue (Evergreen) (Open)

Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): 10-12-2026

Job Description: Starting Wage: $40.389-$52.895 per hour (base rate of $37.389-$49.895/hour + $3.00/hour Differential + $1.50-2.50 Shift Differentials) Pay rate may be commensurate with education and/or experience within fiscal constraints, if approved.

Join a dynamic team of medical professionals who provide high quality care to America's Heroes.

Our professional nursing team enjoys benefits such as set, block schedules which allow for exceptional work-life balance. We staff with 12-hour shifts. Our nurses also work with a fantastic staff to member ratio allowing for one-on-one direct care focusing on overall health and wellness for our Veterans.

JOB DUTIES

• Coordination of client care services to include comprehensive admission assessment and care plans.
• Provide nursing care and on-going assessment.
• Provide direction and nursing leadership in the accomplishment of care plan and unit care team activities.
• Act as client advocate and is a leader in quality improvement, safety and infection control.

Requirements / Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• A current license to practice as a registered nurse in Nebraska or authority based on the Nurse Licensure Compact to practice as a registered nurse in Nebraska.

Other

• Must pass background checks and complete pre-employment drug screening.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of nursing theory and practice; accepted standards of care; policies and procedures governing nursing care; sanitation and infection control standards, policies and procedures and techniques of providing quality nursing care.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally and push/pull occasionally up to 50 lbs. on a daily basis; to frequently bend at the waist and neck and frequently twist at the waist and walk or stand up to 50% of the shift.

Benefits

Benefits we offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation. Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics. We are seeking talented individuals to join our team in careers that make a difference in the lives of Nebraskans.

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State Government is one of the largest and most diverse employers in Nebraska. Whether it's helping a vulnerable child, advancing public health, making highways safer, or preserving our natural resources, the work we do matters!

Thank you for your interest in joining our team!