VA
Medical Surgical Telemetry Unit Nurse Manager
Veterans Health AdministrationSan Diego, CA · full time · Management
$103,980 – $225,813
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This VA position manages a medical-surgical telemetry unit's daily operations and staff while maintaining clinical oversight of patient care in a large teaching hospital. The role suits experienced nurses with leadership experience who are comfortable managing complex staffing, regulatory compliance, and quality initiatives in a 24/7 acute care setting.
Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Current unrestricted RN license from a US state or territory
- Proficiency in written and spoken English
- Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN
- Two years of specialized nursing experience at the Nurse II level or equivalent
- Experience leading acute inpatient care units
Nice to have
- 1 to 2 years of recent leadership experience in an acute inpatient unit
- 3 to 5 years of recent full-time bedside nursing experience
- Documented evidence of designing and executing orientation programs
- Experience with progressive medical-surgical leadership and clinical program outcomes
- Knowledge of healthcare IT systems and patient care workflows