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Hi everyone!

I am a new RN and considering a job at the veterans administration medical center. Does anyone have any info regarding working for the federal government?:confused: :confused: I am looking at a 12 hour night shift on a medical floor.

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Specializes in Nursing Education.
Hi everyone!

I am a new RN and considering a job at the veterans administration medical center. Does anyone have any info regarding working for the federal government?:confused: :confused: I am looking at a 12 hour night shift on a medical floor.

Where are you looking to work? I am a VA nurse here in NC and the VA is a wonderful place. Of course, with anything government, there are issues and problems. But, I think working with our veterans has been a great honor for me. Unfortuately, I am leaving the VA in the next few weeks as I have taken on a management position. However, I would recommend VA nursing for any one asking. Good luck and hope you enjoy allnurses.com

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Where are you looking to work? I am a VA nurse here in NC and the VA is a wonderful place. Of course, with anything government, there are issues and problems. But, I think working with our veterans has been a great honor for me. Unfortuately, I am leaving the VA in the next few weeks as I have taken on a management position. However, I would recommend VA nursing for any one asking. Good luck and hope you enjoy allnurses.com

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Hi everyone!

I am a new RN and considering a job at the veterans administration medical center. Does anyone have any info regarding working for the federal government?:confused: :confused: I am looking at a 12 hour night shift on a medical floor.

I love the VA. Its a great place to work. I would recommend it to anyone. It is a wonderful place to work if you are seeking to advance your education. They are currently paying for me to get my masters. The benefits are phenomenal to. I could not find any other hospital in town where I got 5 weeks of vacation the first year!!! Good luck.

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

I worked for the VA for a couple of years in Indianapolis and also have worked in military hospitals overseas. Not bad at all working for the government...great benefits!

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What is the average hourly wage for an RN at the VA? What can you tell me about the retirement? Do you have a prescription card?

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Specializes in Nursing Education.
What is the average hourly wage for an RN at the VA? What can you tell me about the retirement? Do you have a prescription card?

Thanks

Wages are very location specific. Not sure I can give you any decent guesses with wages, but the federal benefits are great. You have a choice of insurances (I think there are 4 or 5 plans you can choose from) and yes, there is a perscription card associated with the insurance plan. The VA does not offer a dental plan, so you better make sure you get your teeth fixed before you start working for the VA! Also, the time off is amazing! Nurses earn 8 hours of time off a payperiod and 4 hours of sick time a payperiod. I think it is a total of 5 weeks of paid time off per year!

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