Registered Nurse - Critical Care (Medical Intensive Care Unit)

This is an open continuous announcement until April 24, 2026. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available. Announcement may be extended if the applicant pool is limited or closed earlier if no longer needed.NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this occupational series. PLEASE REFER TO REQUIRED DOCUMENTS SECTION FOR DIRECTIONS ON HOW TO UPLOAD RESUME/CV THAT IS LONGER THAN 2 PAGES.Medical Intensive Care Unit/Cardiac Care Unit (MICU/CCU) is an 18 bed intensive care unit specializing predominantly in cardiovascular, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, renal, endocrine and neurological disorders.Duties include but are not limited to:Providing direct care for acutely/critically ill patients who are at high risk for actual or potential life-threatening health problems.Providing high intensity care and vigilance utilizing assessment skills and blending data from a variety of invasive/noninvasive monitoring technology.Establishing a therapeutic relationship, allowing the patient to attain, maintain or regain optimal function through assessment and treatment.Engaging patients, families, and other caregivers to incorporate knowledge, values, and beliefs into care planning without judgement or discrimination.Participating in unit based educational activities and continuing education requirements.Demonstrating positive, effective communication skills and professional behaviors that promote cooperation and teamwork with internal and external customers.Applying evidence-based practice/research to patient care.Participating in unit-based activities to improve and deliver cost effective patient care.Demonstrating knowledge of specific unit level performance improvement activities.Incorporating patient preferences into shared care delivery decisions.This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.Work Schedule: 6 shifts hours 7:30PM to 8:00AM and 1 shift hours 11:30PM to 8:00AM per pay period (two weeks). No set days, based on unit needs, weekends and holidays in rotationCompressed/Flexible: Available.Telework: Not authorized.Virtual: This is not a virtual position.Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized.EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn morePermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.Pay: 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 territoryVA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards