Experienced ICU RN

ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Houston VA Medical Center

Kelly Government Solutions is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government and its key suppliers. We are seeking experienced ICU Registered Nurses to join the Kelly team, supporting patient care at the Houston VA Medical Center. Make a meaningful difference by using your critical care expertise to care for Veterans.

About the Role – ICU Nursing for Veterans

ICU Registered Nurses provide direct patient care to critically ill patients in an on-site federal healthcare environment. Nurses assess patient needs, implement individualized care plans, monitor patient status, evaluate outcomes, and respond appropriately to changes in condition.

Day and night shifts are currently available.

What You’ll Do

• Provide technically competent nursing care to critically ill patients.

• Assess patient conditions and respond to changes in clinical status.

• Develop, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, patients, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals.

• Follow applicable VA, federal, facility, and professional nursing standards.

• Promote patient safety, quality care, and positive experiences for Veterans.

• Complete required clinical documentation accurately and timely.

Compensation

• $56.36 per hour base pay; Additional $5.09 per hour Health & Welfare benefit

• Weekly pay

• Health & Welfare funds may be applied toward eligible benefits or, when company benefits are waived, may be available as additional taxable wages up to 40 hours per week

• Additional shifts may be available

What to Expect

• Full-time schedule of three 12-hour shifts per week

• 36 guaranteed hours per week (12-hour shifts)

• Day and night shifts available

• Four weekend shifts per month required

• Monthly schedules released in advance

• On-site work at the Houston VA Medical Center

• Dedicated Kelly recruiter support throughout onboarding and credentialing

• Federal credentialing, background screening, and drug testing before starting

• In-person meet-and-greet with VA providers for qualified candidates

Ideal For Nurses Who

• Have strong , recent hands-on ICU experience.

• Prefer a predictable three-shift schedule.

• Want guaranteed full-time hours.

• Are available for day or night shifts.

• Value advance monthly scheduling.

• Want to support Veterans in a federal healthcare setting.

• Are comfortable completing a detailed credentialing and onboarding process.

Requirements

• At least **two years of current critical care nursing experience **

• Strong , current hands-on ICU experience

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program, such as CCNE or ACEN

• Active, unrestricted RN license from any U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth

• Current BLS certification

• Current ACLS certification

• Ability to complete federal credentialing and background screening requirements

• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening

Level I trauma center or other high acuity ICU experience is strongly preferred.

Candidates must also meet applicable VA appearance and infection-control standards. Your Kelly recruiter will review these requirements during the screening process.

Who We’re Seeking

We are seeking experienced ICU Registered Nurses who:

• Are currently working in, or have recent experience in, a high-acuity ICU setting

• Can commit to three 12-hour shifts per week

• Can work four weekend shifts per month

• Are interested in day or night shift opportunities

• Are able to work on-site at the Houston VA Medical Center

• Are committed to providing high-quality care to Veterans

How It Works

1. Submit your résumé through this job posting.

2. Connect with a Kelly Government Solutions recruiter for a brief introductory call.

3. Discuss your ICU experience, preferred shift, availability, and next steps.

4. Complete the Kelly onboarding and credentialing process with support from our recruiting and credentialing teams.

5. Complete the VA meet-and-greet and required orientation.

6. Begin supporting patient care at the Houston VA Medical Center once all requirements are approved.

When you apply, a Kelly Government Solutions recruiter will review your résumé and contact you if your skills and experience match the requirements of this position.

Serve Those Who Served

Kelly Government Solutions partners with federal healthcare facilities and key government suppliers to connect qualified healthcare professionals with meaningful opportunities.

Bring your critical care experience to an environment where your clinical skills can make a meaningful difference in the lives of Veterans.

About Kelly Government Solutions

Kelly Government Solutions connects qualified professionals with vital government roles in healthcare, science, engineering, technology, and other specialized fields.

We value diversity, integrity, and service. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, short-term disability, and a transportation spending account.

Visit https://www.mykelly.us/us-mykelly/perks/ for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly ® Government Solutions?

Looking to connect with premier government agencies or the top 25 federal government contractors? Kelly Government Solutions partners with these organizations to create expert talent solutions that solve the world’s most critical challenges. We offer a variety of full-time, project (SOW), seasonal, and surge support opportunities in science, engineering, technology, professional, and administrative support roles. Our experts will connect you to the opportunity that fits your schedule and interests and handle the details of transferring and processing all levels of security clearances. It’s just another way we make the job search work for you.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice (https://www.kellyservices.com/hubfs/myKelly/Resources/Employment\_Policies/Recruitment-Artificial-Intelligence-Notice.pdf?hsLang=en) .

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.