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Registered Nurse-Critical/Progressive Care

Veterans Health Administration · Topeka, KS

$76k–$136k/ yearPay published by the employer
  • EmployerVeterans Health Administration
  • LocationTopeka, KS
  • EmploymentFull-time
  • Postedtoday
  • Requisition888876400
  • ProfessionRegistered Nurse

About this role

Veterans Health Administration is hiring a Registered Nurse-Critical/Progressive Care in Topeka, KS. The employer published a pay range of $76k–$136k per year, and the listing is for a full-time position. We list it here with the published pay so you can compare it with other registered nurse roles before you apply.

Registered nurses assess patients, give medications and treatments, and coordinate care with physicians and the rest of the care team.

Duties from the announcement

The Nurse I, Level 1 Critical Care-Progressive Care Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and determines the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse's obligation to provide optimal care. The focus is on individual growth and development in practice with increased levels of self-direction. Ability to formulate a plan of care based on nursing assessments. Seeks guidance on how to improve care provided to patients and families. Delegates elements of care to the appropriate individual based upon assessed needs, condition, and safety of the patient.

Duties as listed in the USAJobs announcement, a U.S. government posting.

How this pay compares

The midpoint of this range, $50.97 per hour, is 27% above the median of 14 RN postings with published pay in Kansas ($40.21 per hour).

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Topeka, KS at a glance

  • $37.92/hrmedian pay, Topeka area
  • $37–$47middle half of earners, per hour
  • 89price level, U.S. = 100
  • 3hospitals listed by CMS in Topeka
  • The metro median is 1% above the Kansas statewide median of $37.53 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour.
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $37.92 median hour in Topeka buys what $42.69 buys at the national price level.
  • HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation covering Shawnee County; shortage areas often have more openings.
  • Kansas is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Kansas license by endorsement.

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Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (May 2024), BEA regional price parities, CMS hospital directory, HRSA shortage areas, GSA per diem, state licensing boards. These are area figures, not this employer’s offer.

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What do registered nurses get paid at other employers in Kansas?

  • Veterans Health AdministrationTopeka, KS$50.03/hr
  • Lawrence Memorial HospitalLawrence, KS$41.82/hr
  • CommonSpirit HealthGarden City, KS$39.14/hr

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Typical requirements

  • Active RN license in the state of the job, or a multistate (compact) license
  • ADN or BSN from an accredited program
  • BLS; ACLS or a specialty certification for critical care, ER and similar units

General requirements for this profession. Check the exact requirements with your recruiter.

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