Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Veterans Health Administration; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 72,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Federal benefits

Licensure support

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration, Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas, is recruiting a Registered Nurse for the Medical-Surgical Unit. The staff nurse delivers care to Veterans, manages acute illness on a 10-bed telemetry and 19-bed unit, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team.

Shifts include 7:00 PM–7:30 AM with possible weekends/holidays. The facility offers competitive pay, generous leave, federal benefits, and a comprehensive total rewards package.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Registered Nurse license in the United States.
• Experience in medical-surgical nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care addressing self-care deficits of Veteran patients.
• Care for acutely ill patients on a fast-paced medical-surgical unit.
• Maintain safety, document care, and communicate with the healthcare team.

Skills

Nursing skills

Critical thinking

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center (VAMC) in Wichita, Kansas is currently recruiting for a Registered Nurse for their Medical Surgical Unit.

Key Responsibilities

The staff nurse provides care that compensates for or assists in meeting the health-related self-care deficits of the Veteran patient. The care provided will result in a) meeting of existent/emerging self-care demands, and/or b) enhancing or developing self-care. The Medical/Surgical unit consists of a smaller 10 bed telemetry unit and a 19 bed Medical Surgical unit. The unit is open 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week.

The Medical Surgical nurse is expected to be proficient in all areas of caring for acutely ill patients. The department is a fast-paced area that provides care for patients with multiple, complex co-morbidities, both medical and surgical. Each area requires excellent assessment skills and critical thinking ability. Must be able to adapt to rapidly changing conditions of patients and communicate effectively with other healthcare providers.

The staff nurse interprets the philosophy and goals of Nursing to others in the work setting; functions within established guidelines and demonstrates the ability to work effectively and develop therapeutic relationships with patients, their families and other professional and supportive personnel who provide patient care 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: 1900- 0730 Night Shift may include weekend and holidays
• Telework: Not Available
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

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 - $133845/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-09.

How many openings are available?

There are 3 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

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