VA hospital(Federal) vs California (State) RN job?

[Wheaties]

I'm looking at jobs between VA hospital (federal) and California correctional prison (8 hour shift, 5 days a week) or California state hospital which deals with sexual predators 12 hours 7 days every 2 weeks) both state jobs have plenty of opportunities for overtime hours (not really interested in overtime, but it's good to know its there)

I've Been a Floor RN for over 7 years in an acute hospital with not much to retirement benefits other than a 401k. Health insurance was great though at $50 a month compared to $350 with obamacare. but looking for a change from the demand. I tried to avoid and isolate myself from hearing and seeing other people leave for higher paying and less demanding nursing jobs. I was satisfied with my work, but I'm looking at my future now, I don't know how long I can keep up with this physical work on the floor. my back is already feeling it.

which would you suggest?, federal or state? in terms of benefits (monthly health insurance cost) and longterm benefits (retirement pension plan, health insurance covered upon retirement, etc)

in VA I'll probably be working in med-surg.

I've always heard that federal and state are very generous with their pay and have amazing retirement plans.

so far I'm leaning towards the state jobs

[jobellestarr]

I work a federal job and am very happy with the benefits. I would be cautious about the state job because of the state of California's budget and ability to pay in the future. I may be totally off base on this but it would be a consideration with me. I have also worked state jobs in California.