Registered Nurse (RN) – Geriatric Care (Contract)

Confidential

Palo Alto, California contract

Posted: January 30, 2026

Quick Summary

We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) to provide on-site geriatric nursing services for eligible beneficiaries of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). RNs will deliver high-quality, patient-centered care consistent with VA standards, national nursing standards, and the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Job Description

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Geriatric Care (Contract)

Location: Palo Alto & Menlo Park, CA
Position Type: Full-Time Equivalent (FTE), Contract
Specialty: Geriatric / Community Living Center (CLC)

Position Summary

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and ongoing patient evaluations

Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care

Administer medications, treatments, and therapies per physician orders and VA policy

Monitor patient conditions and promptly report changes to the interdisciplinary care team

Provide direct nursing care in Community Living Centers (long-term care setting)

Accurately document all care in VA electronic medical records

Collaborate with physicians, LPNs, CNAs, and allied health professionals

Adhere to VA policies, infection control standards, and patient safety protocols

Maintain professionalism and comply with VA Medical Staff By-Laws and Rules of Behavior

Qualifications

Required:

Current, unrestricted California Registered Nurse (RN) license

Minimum of two (2) years of recent nursing experience

Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English fluently

No adverse licensure actions or negative clinical indicators

Preferred:

Geriatric, long-term care, or inpatient experience

Experience working in a federal, VA, or hospital-based setting

Schedule & Work Conditions

Multiple shifts available (8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts)

Facility operates 24/7, including weekends

No on-call requirements

No overtime or holiday pay authorized

Schedules provided 2–4 weeks in advance

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