Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

The Veterans Health Administration is seeking dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurses to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to Veterans at VA facilities across the United States. This is an open continuous announcement for multiple VA locations nationwide. Registered Nurses may be appointed on a permanent or temporary basis and may work full-time, part-time, or intermittent schedules depending on facility needs.

Location: Multiple VA locations nationwide

Salary: $38,871 - $228,000 per year

Pay Scale & Grade: VN-00

Promotion Potential: 3

Work Schedule: Multiple schedules available; full-time, part-time, and/or intermittent schedules may be available

Appointment Type: Multiple; permanent and temporary appointments may be available

Remote: No

Telework: Not available

Travel Required: Occasional travel may be required

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct and indirect patient care in accordance with established nursing standards, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments and identify patient needs.
• Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with the health care team, Veterans, and families.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Monitor patient responses and take appropriate action in accordance with VA guidelines.
• Educate Veterans and families on health conditions, medications, treatment plans, and self-care strategies.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete electronic health record documentation.
• Use critical thinking to anticipate and respond to changes in patient conditions.
• Escalate clinical concerns and initiate appropriate interventions as needed.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to support coordinated patient care.
• Follow safety protocols and infection control practices.
• Serve as a patient advocate and uphold Veterans' rights and ethical standards.
• Participate in continuous professional development and quality improvement initiatives.

Specialty Areas May Include:

• Critical Care: ICU, SICU, Recovery, Operating Room, and Emergency Room settings involving complex patient cases, advanced monitoring, life support, and rapid intervention.
• Outpatient Care: Primary Care, Community Based Outpatient Clinics, and Mental Health settings focused on health promotion, disease prevention, chronic disease management, and patient education.
• Inpatient Care: Medical/Surgical, Mental Health, and Community Living Center settings providing direct care for hospitalized Veterans with medical, surgical, or psychiatric conditions.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen. Non-citizens may only be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• Must be a graduate of a professional nursing program approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by ACEN or CCNE, or otherwise meet VA nursing education requirements.
• Must have a current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Must be subject to a background/security investigation.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical examination.
• Drug testing is required for this position.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Must complete all application requirements and online onboarding requirements.
• Must participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program as required for VA health care personnel.
• May be required to serve a probationary period.

Grade and Salary Determination:

• Education, scope of practice, and nursing experience determine the selected candidate's grade and salary.
• VA Nurse grade and level are determined using VA qualification standards, including practice, Veteran/patient-driven care, leadership, professional development, and evidence-based practice or research dimensions.

Benefits and Incentives:

• Competitive salary with regular salary increases and potential performance awards.
• 50 days of paid time off per year, including annual leave, sick leave, and federal holidays.
• Federal retirement benefits, including a traditional pension and 401(k)-style savings plan with up to 5% VA contributions.
• Federal health, dental, vision, term life, and long-term care insurance options.
• One full and unrestricted license from any U.S. State or territory is accepted for VA nursing practice.
• Education Debt Reduction Program eligibility may be available for selected Registered Nurses in certain specialties, including Inpatient Community Living Center, Inpatient Mental Health, Critical Care, and Outpatient Mental Health.
• EDRP awards may be approved up to $200,000, subject to eligibility and VHA approval.

Application Deadline: August 24, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET

This position is open to the public. Applicants must submit a complete application package through USAJOBS by the closing date. This is an open continuous announcement, and qualified applicants may be referred as needed based on VA facility vacancies.

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