Registered Nurse-Inpatient Staff Registered Nurse

Department of Veterans AffairsGreat Workplace

2 months ago

Houston, Texas$86K - $162KFull TimeNursing

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Full-time inpatient nurse. VA benefits. 50 days off. Competitive salary. Serve veterans. Stable federal job. Apply now.

Work-Life Balance Factors

Remote/telehealth

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse-Inpatient Staff Registered Nurse delivers fundamental knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical skills
The Registered Nurse-Inpatient Staff Registered Nurse ability to formulate a plan of care based on nursing assessments.
The Registered Nurse-Inpatient Staff Registered Nurse seeks guidance in how to improve care provided to patients and families.
The Registered Nurse-Inpatient Staff Registered Nurse participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of interdisciplinary care.
increases, potential for performance awards

Requirements

Travel Required
Not required
Not Required
Credentialing
does not apply to this position. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.

Benefits & Compensation

Relocation expenses reimbursed
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)

Work Schedule

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Nurse-Inpatient Staff Registered Nurse at Department of Veterans Affairs a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Nursing registered nurse listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

This Nursing position at Department of Veterans Affairs is open to registered nurse candidates.

Registered Nurses have diverse career pathways from bedside care to telehealth triage, care coordination, and leadership roles with increasingly flexible scheduling options.

Compensation Analysis

Department of Veterans Affairs lists compensation for this registered nurse position at $86k to $162k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Houston, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a registered nurse earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Why This Position Stands Out

Transparent compensation ($86k–$162k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Benefits package: 50 days PTO, Federal pension, 401K with employer match, Health, vision, dental insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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