The Milwaukee VA Medical Center is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Registered Nurse - Traveling Veteran Coordinator (TVC) to join our interdisciplinary care team. The TVC RN plays a critical role in delivering timely, coordinated, and patient-centered care to Veterans who require complex case management across multiple VA facilities.
THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION The Traveling Veteran Coordinator is responsible for ensuring a streamlined approach to receiving, triaging, and coordinating care for Veterans who travel or receive services across different VA locations. The TVC serves as the primary point of contact for Veterans and their families, providing comprehensive care coordination and managing consults, benefits, and clinical communication throughout the continuum of care.
This role requires strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and the ability to lead complex care coordination efforts. The TVC collaborates closely with interdisciplinary teams, maintains effective communication across services, and ensures Veterans receive high-quality, timely care aligned with organizational standards and performance metrics.
Key Responsibilities: Serve as the primary liaison for Traveling Veterans, ensuring seamless transitions and coordinated care across VA facilities. Lead comprehensive case management activities, including consult management, benefit coordination, and care planning. Apply advanced clinical decision-making and critical thinking to support Veterans with complex health needs.
Communicate proactively with Veterans, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure clarity, support, and continuity of care. Support the medical center's mission to improve timely access by functioning at the highest level of nursing practice. Demonstrate strong customer service skills and uphold VA values in all interactions. Provide peers with informal feedback to support professional growth and maintain a safe, supportive work environment.
Contribute nursing expertise in interdisciplinary discussions and partner with colleagues to achieve optimal outcomes. Participate in and support evidence-based initiatives and continuous quality improvement activities. Question clinical practices when appropriate and help sustain evidence-based practice throughout the unit.
Completes items in PCMM Provides coverage for the Access Office VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 8 hour tours required Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $75678 – $131846/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-29.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-19 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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