Registered Nurse - Float Pool

Veterans Health Administration; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 72,000 - 128,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 50 days/year

Federal pension

401(k) with up to 5% contributions

Health/vision/dental/term life/long‑t​

Job summary

The Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas is seeking an Intermittent Night Shift Registered Nurse for the Float Pool. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care, and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary team.

The role includes administering medications, ensuring adherence to policies, and contributing to quality improvement and patient education. VA offers comprehensive benefits and a flexible, non-virtual schedule.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active RN license in any US state.
• Experience in float pool or inpatient care preferred.
• Strong knowledge of nursing process and patient education.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care for float pool.
• Administer medications and procedures per established policies.
• Coordinate care across transitions and support patient education.
• Participate in unit quality improvement and customer service programs.

Skills

Nursing skills

Patient care

Education

RN license

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center (VAMC) in Wichita, Kansas is currently recruiting for a Intermittent Night Shift Registered Nurse for our Float Pool.

Key Responsibilities

Float Pool Nurses need to be responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care based on age specific components. Duties include but not limited to: Coordination of care focused on patient transition through the continuum of care, patient and family education, patient self-management after discharge and supporting factors that impact customer satisfaction.

Considering all characteristics of the individual, including age and life stages, state of health, and previous experiences. Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines. Collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team. Core elements of performance include knowledge and active participation in the unit/program level quality improvement process and initiatives as well as customer service programs.

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: Intermittent but the main focus will be on Night Shift 1900-0730 Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized 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 $72284 – $127807/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-19.

Who is eligible to apply?

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