Registered Nurse - Acute Care Inpatient

Veterans Health Administration; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50 days paid time off per year

Federal pension

Federal 401K with up to 5%

Health/vision/dental/long-term care

11 federal holidays

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration is seeking a Registered Nurse at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI.

The RN will provide, direct, and supervise high-quality nursing care to a veteran population with varying needs. Responsibilities include assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care; coordinating patient education and self-management; administering medications; and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license in any US state or territory.
• Hematology/Oncology certification may be required to meet unit needs.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required by policy.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for veterans.
• Coordinate care focused on patient education, self-management, and satisfaction.
• Administer medications and procedures per policies.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to influence outcomes.
• Communicate with internal and external customers and maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain infection control and operate equipment safely.
• Apply evidence-based practice in daily nursing care.

Skills

Nursing care

Care coordination

Patient education

Infection control

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

RN license (US)

Hematology/Oncology certification

BLS

ACLS

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is located at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI. Located in the Acute Care Inpatient Nursing Division, the function of this RN is to provide, direct, and supervise the delivery of quality nursing care to a veteran population of varying complexity.

Key Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care based on age-specific components. Assume responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. Administer medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines. Influence care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team.

Communicate and interact appropriately and courteously with internal and external customers. Maintain confidentiality of patient/employee information electronically, verbally and written. Work and function within a safe manner including infection control and operation of equipment. Utilize nursing research, evidence-based practice and literature in daily practice. Provide care appropriate to the biopsychosocial needs of the population served.

Hematology/Oncology certification and/or training certificate may be required to meet Veteran care and operational needs of the population on this unit determined by management. All other duties as assigned. NOTE: Practice requirements include Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) 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: Variable tours, to be discussed during interview Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Available Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $80229 – $139849/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-25.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.