Registered Nurse

The VA Travel Corps is seeking experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) to support the implementation of the Cerner Electronic Health Records Management (EHRM) system across VA facilities nationwide. The VA Travel Nurse Corps, a segment of the Veterans Health Administration Office, is seeking intermittent Registered Nurses (RN) for temporary short term and long-term clinical assignments. This is a great opportunity to make a difference while traveling & gaining diverse clinical experience.

This announcement has been updated to indicate eligible Bargaining Unit Status, based on the 3/27/2026 reinstatement of local unions Contract Bargaining Agreements and local unions. This is an open continuous announcement and will remain open until June 30, 2026. The initial cut-off date will be January 6, 2026 with subsequent cut-offs each Tuesday of the week. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals. Applications will remain on file for six months after the initial application is received/updated. You will receive a notification if your application is reviewed and referred or disqualified. Please monitor your USAJobs account and email for updates. ***The Travel Nurse Corps positions under CBZY-12858609-26-AJ are not-to-exceed appointments with the initial time of not to exceed (NTE) 1 year. The appointment may be extended depending on program requirements.*** The VA Travel Corps, part of the Veterans Health Administration, is seeking highly skilled Registered Nurses (RNs) for temporary intermittent assignments. These positions include both short-term and long-term clinical deployments. RNs in this program will commit to a minimum of 39 weeks per appointment year, providing critical support for the Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) rollout. Assignments will involve delivering supplemental staffing at VA Medical Centers nationwide to ensure continuity of care and operational excellence. While on assignment the RN will work full time hours at their assigned facility and may function in the role of Staff Nurse or Charge Nurse depending on their level of experience and the needs of their assigned facility. The nurse practices in a complex patient care setting in collaboration with interdisciplinary colleagues and the department nurse/unit manager. The primary responsibilities of this Registered Nurse position include but are not limited to: Provide population specific and age-specific care for patients from young adulthood to older veterans/groups in the senior years of life. Manage a defined but dynamic caseload of patients in collaboration with an interdisciplinary healthcare team. Initiate, plan, implement, evaluate, and appropriately document patient care based on identified measurable outcomes in the patient care environment. Anticipate and respond appropriately to emergencies, coordinate interventions, and evaluate responses through critical analysis of patient systems/operational situations. Initiate and lead individuals or groups through the educational process to optimize health. Monitor and document all applicable clinical reminders and performance measure outcomes timely and appropriately. Use EHRM (i.e. CPRS or CERNER- Site Dependent) and Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA) documentation in compliance with designated facility programs. Implement the National Patient Safety Goals to support positive outcomes for the patient group. May provide direct oversight to other staff, nursing students, and/or be assigned as a preceptor. Supporting the rollout of EHRM in the VHA system. We are recruiting for the following specialties: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Medical-Surgical / Telemetry Long-Term Care / Community Living Center Mental Health Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) Specialty Clinics Procedural Areas Emergency Room Oncology / Infusion Operating Room (OR) scrub and circulator VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards. RNs will receive competitive pay for hours worked; Full travel benefits including lodging, meals, and incidental expenses (in accordance with VA regulations); Assignments that provide variety; and training for RNs new to VA on Veteran-specific needs and VA procedures. Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Licensure: Current, full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Intermittent appointment. When on assignment, RNs provide direct patient care activities and work varying full-time schedules. When not on assignment, employee is not working and is not earning a salary. Intermittent employees are not eligible for paid leave. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Please Note: Locations vary with assignments within the United States;

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.