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 Emergency Department (ED) Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing competent, evidence-based care to assign patients. They delegate and supervise basic nursing care of licensed practical nurses and unlicensed assistive personnel. The nurse will assist in directing the provision of nursing education, orientation, competencies and providing quality improvement and outcomes utilization.
Provides urgent and emergent care to patients with acute and/or chronic medical, this article, and psychiatric conditions. Nursing care ranges from basic nursing care to stabilization, resuscitation, and life support measures. Emergency nursing practice is independent and collaborative. The ED RN practices includes the roles of direct care provider, educator, administrator, researcher, consultant, leader, and advocate.
Evaluates practice in an ongoing process, based on best evidence. Provides peers with informal constructive feedback for improvement. Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of healthcare professionals. Contributes professional nursing perspective and discussions with the interdisciplinary team. Partners with others to affect change and produce optimal outcomes.
Supports colleagues through knowledge sharing to provide safe, quality nursing care. Shares educational findings, experiences, and ideas with peers. Questions clinical practices for the purpose of providing evidence based care period participates in activities and strategies to sustain and evidence based practice culture.
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: Rotational EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
Contact vha.elrsprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Payscale: NG42 Functional Statements: 61456F through 61460F
sheila.anderson2@va.gov · 726-610-5259
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $66551 – $126098/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-23.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
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