Registered Nurse (RN) - 6CN Inpatient Staff (1.0 FTE/NOCs)
Qualifications
U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
You may be required to serve a probationary period.
Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
Major Duties
Duty details are available on the full USAJobs announcement.
Conditions of Employment
The VA Milwaukee Healthcare System is one of the leading health care systems serving Veterans in the VA Great Lakes Network. Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center is an innovative care center within the Veterans Integrated Service Network 12 (VISN 12).
VISN 12 includes medical centers and clinics in Wisconsin, Illinois, northwestern Indiana, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The Inpatient Staff/Medical - Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. Other duties are, but not limited to: Interacting appropriately and courteously with internal and external customers.
Ensuring confidentiality of patient/employee data across electronic, verbal, and written formats. Working safely, adhering to infection control procedures and proper equipment operation guidelines. Integrating and applying principles of the Medical Center Performance Improvement program to enhance professional practice.
Providing holistic care that addresses the biopsychosocial needs of the served population, integrating knowledge of aging-related changes and adult/geriatric growth and development principles. All other duties, as assigned. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: Up to 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 (NOCs) - 2330 - 0800 and/or 1930 - 0800, with 8- and 12-hour tours.
Weekends and holidays required. Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
How to Apply
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Transcripts, DD-214 (veterans), SF-50 (current feds), and other documents as required by the announcement.
Click "Apply on USAJobs" and complete all questionnaires before the deadline (Feb 17, 2026).
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