Nurse Manager-Med-Surg/Tele 4N/4S

Louisville, KY · full time · Management

$92,963 – $167,769

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 5, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

A nurse manager position leading medical-surgical and telemetry units at a VA hospital, overseeing day-to-day operations, staff supervision, and patient care delivery while working Monday–Friday daytime hours. This role suits experienced nurses with leadership experience and an interest in healthcare management in a structured federal healthcare system.

Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

Skills this role names

Project Management

What they ask for

Required

Current unrestricted nursing license in a US state, territory, or commonwealth
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) plus 2 years of professional nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I Level 3, OR Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) plus 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I Level 3, OR doctoral degree in nursing with appropriate experience
English language proficiency (written and spoken)
Pass pre-placement physical examination
Ability to lift at least 50 lbs and transfer patients
Willingness to work with potentially combative or infected patients

Nice to have

Previous leadership experience
Outpatient management experience
Data analytics and project management skills
BSN, MSN, or DNP degree