This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.
Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.
The major duties of the Registered Nurse (Acute Care - Staff Inpatient) include, but are not limited to: Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing or supervising direct patient care. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care based on age-specific needs. Coordinates patient care with a focus on education, self-management, and customer satisfaction across the continuum of care.
Administers medications and performs procedures according to established policies and guidelines. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to influence care outcomes. Demonstrates leadership, experience, and creative approaches in managing complex client care. Participates in developing, implementing, evaluating, and revising policies, procedures, and guidelines. Supports colleagues through knowledge sharing to ensure safe, high-quality nursing care.
Fosters a safe and supportive environment that promotes professional development for healthcare staff. Evaluates outcomes of evidence-based decisions and practice changes for individuals, groups, and populations.
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: Day & Night shifts available; six 12-hour shifts, and one 8-hour shift per pay period; includes rotating weekends and holidays Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Position(s) listed under this Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) MAY be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. Applicants selected for an EDRP-eligible position will be notified in their conditional job offer. The selectee must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit an EDRP application within four months of appointment.
Program approval, award amount (up to $200,000), and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply. Contact Margaret.Bordner@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $75619 – $126293/yr.
Applications close on 2026-12-28.
This is a Day & Night shifts available; six 12-hour shifts, and one 8-hour shift per pay period; includes rotating weekends and holidays position.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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