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Mel Ware

Travel Nurse

Nurse Makanda, IL U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs
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Overview
Level
Staff
Function
Finance and Administration
Tenure
5 years at U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs
Connections
34
Position in HealthTal Database
  • 649,767 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Nurse specialty. Mel Ware is one of them.
  • 18,103 Nurses are based in IL (out of 48,672 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 13,511 contacts at U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Nurse compensation in IL: $110,000 – $165,000 (median $128,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Nurses in IL: Advocate Health Care (584), Rush University Medical Center (435), Osf Healthcare (331).
  • 5% of Nurses in IL hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 72% of Nurses in IL have verified education credentials on file.
  • Data refreshed May 2026.

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  • Professional LinkedIn profile on file (subscribers only).
  • Data aggregated from public licensure databases, LinkedIn, and verified employer records. Cross-check via the registry link above.
Education
Eastern Illinois University
Bachelor of Arts - BA
Fort Lewis College
John A. Logan College
Associate of Science - AS
About U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs
Industry
Government
Employees
5000+
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Website
va.gov
Professional Overview

Mel Ware is a Travel Nurse, currently affiliated with U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs, based in Makanda, IL. As a nurse, Ware contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Makanda, IL. They have been with U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs for 5 years. Ware holds academic credentials, including Bachelor of Arts - BA and Associate of Science - AS, from Eastern Illinois University and Fort Lewis College. U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs operates in the Government sector with a workforce of 5000+ employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit nurse professionals can use HealthTal to access verified direct email addresses and personal phone numbers sourced from NPI records and professional licensing databases. Direct outreach to nurse specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Makanda, IL healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Mel Ware located?
Mel Ware is based in Makanda, IL. They are currently affiliated with U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs.
What is Mel Ware's specialty?
Mel Ware specializes in Nurse. Their current role is Travel Nurse.
Where does Mel Ware currently work?
Mel Ware currently works at U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs. They have been there for 5 years.
What is Mel Ware's educational background?
Mel Ware attended Eastern Illinois University and Fort Lewis College.
How do I contact Mel Ware for recruiting?
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How do I recruit a Nurse?
Recruiting nurses typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides verified contact data for nurses across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.
What is the average salary for a Nurse in IL?
Nurses in IL typically earn $110,000 to $165,000 annually, with a median of $128,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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