Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical

At the VA Central Iowa Healthcare System Medical/Surgical Unit, Registered Nurses deliver compassionate, evidence-based care to Veterans recovering from medical and surgical conditions. This role supports the VA mission by promoting health, dignity, and independence through medication administration, symptom management, and care coordination. Join a team committed to excellence and Veteran-centered care.The Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse provides essential inpatient care to Veterans with diverse medical and surgical needs. This role involves monitoring patient conditions, administering medications, and performing interventions to support recovery and prevent complications. Nurses collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to ensure safe, effective care and smooth transitions through the continuum of care. If you value teamwork and delivering high-quality care, this position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.Major Duties include, but are not limited to:Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients on the Medical/Surgical Unit.Administer medications and perform procedures per established policies and guidelines.Perform ongoing assessments and provide appropriate interventions for changes in condition.Obtain and interpret 12-lead electrocardiograms and monitor cardiac rhythms.Provide intravenous drug infusions with nurse-driven titration per protocol.Recognize and respond effectively to emergency situations and acute crises.Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation in patient medical records.Coordinate care and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to influence outcomes.Utilize Bed Management System per protocols for patient flow and unit operations.May function in a Charge Nurse role and delegate tasks appropriately within scope of practice.VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total RewardsPay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awardsPaid 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 VAInsurance: 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 territoryWork Schedule: Nights - 7:30 pm - 8:00 am - alternating weekends and holidaysTelework: Not AvailableVirtual: This is not a virtual position.Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not AuthorizedPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not AuthorizedThe VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.