VA Nebraska-Western Iowa
March 2026
Upcoming Events
March 4: Grand Island Job Fair | 4 - 6 p.m.
March 12: Omaha Job Fair | 4 - 8 p.m.
March 19: Hero Hub Information Fair | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Omaha VA
March 24: Omaha Job Fair | 4 - 8 p.m.
March 28: Grand Island Job Fair | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Mondays & Wednesdays: Omaha Veteran Food Pantry |10 a.m. - 1 p.m
Fridays: Omaha VA Veteran Social | 8 a.m. - 12 p.m
Fridays: Omaha VA Caregiver Social | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m
VA Nebraska-Western Iowa will host several job fairs for nursing positions in March at the Grand Island VA and at the Omaha VA.
March 4: Grand Island Job Fair | 4 - 6 p.m.
March 12: Omaha Job Fair | 4 - 8 p.m.
March 24: Omaha Job Fair | 4 - 8 p.m.
March 28: Grand Island Job Fair | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Registered nurses and licensed practical nurses can walk into the medical center to learn about open positions, tour the facility, complete interviews on the spot, and learn about benefits. Applicants should bring their resume and references.
“Nurses are the backbone of Veteran’s healthcare, providing compassionate and skilled care to those who served our country,” said Tysa Ferguson, Nurse Executive. “We’re looking for nurses who want to serve our nation’s heroes, the most appreciative population you will serve. Together, we will cultivate an environment of excellence, innovation and service for our Veterans and families.”
Nurses are especially needed for our community living centers, which provide rehabilitation, skilled nursing care, and hospice. The community living centers are located within the Grand Island VA Medical Center and within CHI Midlands Hospital in Papillion.
VA Nebraska-Western Iowa is recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a Pathways to Excellence organization, a designation for hospitals that provide a positive, supportive work environment, high job satisfaction, and better work-life balance.
Learn more about working for VA and find open positions at https://vacareers.va.gov/.
Click below to watch a video tour of our beautiful community living center in Papillion.
March 7 is National Cereal Day, so we're hosting a food and cereal drive to support the Omaha VA Veterans Food Pantry. On Friday, March 6, drop off cereal and other shelf-stable food items at the donation boxes at the main entrance and Ambulatory Care Center info desks.
Tax assistance available
The VA’s Social Work and Whole Health departments are partnering with the AARP to provide veterans free tax preparation and filing. In Omaha and Bellevue, Veterans will need to choose an AARP tax aide location - the services are not available at the VA hospital.
-Bellevue location ONLY: Spots are reserved for veterans (Mondays and Wednesdays at 0900 and 1300) and can be scheduled at 402-285-2481. However, if those dates/times do not work, veterans can schedule into another available appointment time. When you call, please inform them of veteran status.
-Omaha locations: Veterans can either call 211 or schedule online at https://aarpfoundation.org/tax-aide.
-Lincoln location: Veterans can schedule an appointment by calling 402-489-3802, ext. 25-6804. Appointments are located at the Lincoln VA, 420 Victory Park Drive, First Floor/Room 1529.
Starting March 19, every third Thursday of the month VA NWI will host a Hero Hub information fair in the Ambulatory Care Center hallway at the Omaha VA Medical Center. Stop by to see different programs and services each month sharing information and answering questions.
As we enter Spring, severe weather season is right around the corner. Keep the VA Health Connect app or phone number close just in case. VA Health Connect can help you get replacement medications, non-emergent medical advice or reschedule appointments. Call VA Health Connect at 833-983-0492.
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