Registered Nurse - Resource Team

About the role

The Fargo VA Health Care System is seeking a Registered Nurse to be a part of our Resource Team with our Acute Care Service Line. This position will float throughout our inpatient units to provide care for our Veterans.

Responsibilities

• Provides competent, evidence-based nursing care to assigned patients and oversees LPNs and NAs in accordance with unit standards and patient needs.
• Captures and delivers patient-centered care focused on education, self-management, and satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.
• Administers medications, treatments, and procedures safely and accurately following established policies, guidelines, and documentation requirements.
• Demonstrates leadership by contributing to interdisciplinary care planning, supporting team communication, and influencing care outcomes through effective collaboration.
• Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of nursing education, orientation, competencies, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Promotes a safe, supportive learning environment by sharing knowledge, providing informal peer feedback, and fostering professional growth among healthcare team members.
• Continuously evaluates clinical practice, questions existing processes, and advocates for evidence-based improvements to sustain a culture of quality care.
• Adapts to changing priorities, schedules, and staffing needs while maintaining high standards of clinical practice and customer service.

Requirements

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until July 23, 2026 or all vacant positions are filled. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be May 4, 2026. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals on an as-needed basis until positions are filled. There is no need to reapply if not originally selected. Applicants not selected will remain on file with the hiring manager for the duration of this announcement.

Qualifications

• Basic Requirements: English Language Proficiency, Basic Education Requirements, Current, Full, Active, and Unrestricted Registration as a Graduate Professional Nurse.
• Preferred Experience: 2 years RN experience, Med/Surg and/or Emergency Department.

Pay

• Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
• 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance
• Health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Schedule

• Saturday-Sunday, rotating to include holidays and weekends; straight night or day/night shifts, exact schedules will be discussed during the interview.

Benefits

• Compressed
• Telework: Not Available
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

U.S. Citizenship

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.

Background/Security Investigation

Subject to background/security investigation.

Qualifications

• Scope, Education and Dimension Criteria: Detailed for each grade and level within the online assessment.
• Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position.

Additional Information

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.

VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.