Registered Nurse - Inpatient 5W

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Ann Arbor (MI)

On-site

USD 82,000 - 140,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Federal health/vision/dental insurance

Federal retirement plan & 401K

Job summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Full-Time Registered Nurse (RN) for Inpatient 5W at the LTC Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Center in Ann Arbor, MI.

The RN provides direct patient care, creates and updates care plans, and collaborates with the care team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes. The role includes night shift tours and a comprehensive benefits package through VA Nurse Total Rewards, with options for leave, retirement, health insurance, and federal 401K.

Qualifications

Transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
Certificate of Foreign Equivalency required if using foreign education.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care and determine appropriate plan of care based on assessments.
Delegate elements of care according to patient needs and safety.

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The LTC Charles S. Kettles VA Medical Center is seeking a Full-Time Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient 5W, aligned under Patient Care Services.

Key Responsibilities

The Inpatient Staff Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and determines the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse's obligation to provide optimal care. The focus is on individual growth and development in practice with increased levels of self-direction. Ability to formulate a plan of care based on nursing assessments. Seeks guidance in how to improve care provided to patients and families.

Delegates elements of care to the appropriate individual based upon assessed needs, condition, and safety of the patient. The nurse brings principles and theory with limited application of critical thinking skills.

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: Night shift: six 1930-0800 tours and one 2330-0880 tour per pay period, work every other weekend and holiday Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Requirements & Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

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 $81749 – $139574/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.