RN Resident - Post Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Residency Program

Position Overview

Begin your career with a 1-year Post Baccalaureate Registered Nurse (RN) Residency Program that offers no holidays, no nights, no weekends, no mandatory overtime and 100% protected training time for the entire 12 months while you gain competency, confidence, and leadership skills as a new graduate RN. This program provides new graduate nurses with the foundation they need for a successful career and an opportunity to experience various clinical settings within the Veterans Health Administration prior to applying for their preferred RN role(s). Working at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center, your work will contribute to ensuring our Veterans always receive amazing care. There is no payback/contract requirement, and residents are expected to identify and apply for a permanent role within the national VA system toward the end of the residency year for a seamless transition.

Key Responsibilities

• Expand your knowledge and skills by attending all trainee educational experiences.
• Perform all functions of a licensed Registered Nurse under the supervision of a preceptor while rotating through various clinical and non-clinical settings.

Required Qualifications

• Citizen of the United States.
• This residency program will be your first RN role.
• Prior to the cohort start date, graduate with a BSN/MSN/DNP Entry to (RN) Practice Degree.
• Possess a current, full, active, and unrestricted RN licensure in a state, commonwealth, territory, or the District of Columbia.
• Recent graduate (within 12 months) from an Entry To (RN) Practice Accredited/Approved Degree Program.

Benefits & Perks

• Healthcare
• Dental
• Vision
• Childcare Subsidy – Dependent Care (opm.gov)
• Time Off / Leave:
  • Annual Vacation – 4 hours per (2-week) pay period.
  • Sick Leave – 4 hours per (2-week) pay period.
  • 11 Paid Holidays (Federal Holidays for 2023 and 2024).
• Local Housing (RN Resident Only) available on a first come, first serve basis as low as $698/month.
• Free Parking, Gym Access, and Reiki by reservation (first come, first serve basis on Tuesdays & Thursdays).
• Virtual Medical Library Access.
• Additional benefits include: 401(k), Dental insurance, Employee assistance program, Flexible schedule, Flexible spending account, Health insurance, Health savings account, Paid time off, Professional development assistance, and Vision insurance.

How to Apply

• Express your interest by applying via Handshake and emailing your requirements to jennifer.furry@va.gov.
• APPLY EARLY to secure your spot in the next cohort.
• Spring Cohorts: Interviews are completed on or before January 1st for an end of February program start date.
• Fall Cohorts: Interviews are completed on or before June 1st for an end of July start date.
• If you are interested in the PB-RN program but are not in your final semester, contact Jennifer.Furry@va.gov with your name, contact information, and expected graduation date.
• For questions about the PB-RN program, reach out to Jennifer.Furry@va.gov.

Compensation & Additional Information

Pay: $29.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected Hours: 40 per week

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Work Location: In person

Additional Opportunities

• If you are still in your Junior or Senior year, consider the VA-STEP Program (formerly known as VALOR). Contact Andrew.Newton3@va.gov for details at Battle Creek, Michigan.
• If you are thinking about a nursing career but are not yet a candidate for this program, explore the Health Professional Scholarship Program (HPSP) for an opportunity to earn your degree with free tuition, fees, books, and a monthly stipend. More information is available at About HPSP - Veterans Affairs Scholarship Program.