Registered Nurse(Inpatient) (Hiring Immediately)

Registered Nurse (Inpatient) The Veterans Health Administration is seeking Inpatient Registered Nurses for the VA White River Junction Healthcare System in White River Junction, VT. This open continuous announcement may be used to fill vacancies in the Med/Surg Inpatient Unit, Intensive Care Unit, and Inpatient Mental Health. The RN provides competent, evidence-based inpatient care, coordinates patient care across the continuum, administers medications and procedures, supervises direct care when appropriate, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and customer satisfaction. Location: White River Junction, VT Vacancies: Many vacancies Salary: $79,295 - $138,124 per year Salary Note: Salary may be subject to change depending on location. Education, scope, and length of nursing practice experience are considered in determining grade and salary. Pay Scale & Grade: VN-00 Promotion Potential: None Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week; tour of duty varies and will be determined by the hiring official Compressed/Flexible: May be available; determined by the hiring official Appointment Type: Permanent Telework: Not available Remote/Virtual: Not available Travel Required: Not required Relocation Expenses: Not reimbursed Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized EDRP: Some positions may be authorized for EDRP; student loan reimbursement may be available up to $200,000, subject to eligibility and VHA approval Drug Test: Required Security Clearance: Not required Position Sensitivity/Risk: Non-sensitive / Low Risk Background Check: Credentialing and suitability/fitness required Union Representation: Yes Potential Service Areas: Med/Surg Inpatient Unit Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Inpatient Mental Health Key Responsibilities: Provide competent, evidence-based inpatient nursing care to assigned patients. Remain responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. Coordinate care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. Administer medications and procedures according to established policies and guidelines. Oversee licensed vocational nurses and nursing assistants as appropriate to the inpatient setting. Assist in directing nursing education, orientation, competencies, quality improvement, and outcomes utilization consultation. Participate in unit and program-level quality improvement processes and initiatives. Support customer service programs. Demonstrate leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies. Evaluate nursing practice on an ongoing basis using best evidence. Provide peers with informal constructive feedback for improvement. Foster a safe and supportive environment for professional development of health care professionals. Contribute a professional nursing perspective during interdisciplinary team discussions. Partner with others to produce optimal outcomes and sustain evidence-based practice. Share knowledge with colleagues to support safe, quality inpatient nursing care. Question clinical practices for the purpose of providing evidence-based care. Participate in activities and strategies that sustain an evidence-based-practice culture. 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 basic written and spoken English. Must be subject to a background/security investigation. Must pass a pre-employment physical examination. Must pass pre-employment drug testing and remain subject to testing requirements for this testing designated position. Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959. Must complete all application requirements and online onboarding requirements. Must provide acceptable identification for employment eligibility verification. Must participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program as required for Department of Veterans Affairs health care personnel. Selected applicant may be required to serve a probationary period. Eligibility: This announcement is open to the public, including U.S. Citizens, Nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the United States. This announcement is also open to current federal employees of the hiring agency. Current permanent employees of the VA White River Junction Healthcare System may apply. Past, current, and upcoming graduates of VHA Health Professions Trainee programs may apply with proof such as an SF-50. All U.S. Citizens may apply. The two-page resume requirement does not apply to this position. This is an open continuous announcement, and qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available. Education and Licensure Requirements: Must be a graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency. The nursing program must have been accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education at the time the program was completed. Foreign nursing education above the associate degree or entry-level nursing education requires formal degree equivalency validation from an accepted evaluation agency. 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. Graduate Nurse Technician candidates may be temporarily appointed if they otherwise meet education requirements and are actively pursuing licensure, subject to VA policy. Nurse Grade Determination: Nurse I Level I: ADN or diploma in nursing with no additional professional nursing experience required. Nurse I Level II: ADN or diploma in nursing plus one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I Level I, or BSN with no additional professional nursing experience required. Nurse I Level III: ADN or diploma in nursing plus two years of professional nursing experience with one year equivalent to Nurse I Level II; or BSN plus one year of professional nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I Level II; or MSN with no additional professional nursing experience; or related master's degree with BSN and no additional professional nursing experience. Nurse II: BSN plus two years of professional nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I Level III; or MSN plus one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I Level III; or related master's degree with BSN plus one year of specialized experience; or doctoral degree in nursing or related field with BSN and no additional professional nursing experience. Nurse III: MSN plus two years of specialized nursing experience including one year equivalent to Nurse II; or related master's degree with BSN plus two years of specialized nursing experience including one year equivalent to Nurse II; or doctoral degree in nursing plus one year of specialized experience equivalent to Nurse II; or related doctoral degree with BSN plus one year of specialized experience equivalent to Nurse II. Grade and salary are determined by education, scope, length, and quality of nursing practice experience. Physical Requirements: Applicants must be physically able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position. A pre-placement physical examination must be completed before appointment. Required Documents: Resume Standard Clinical Resume Document uploaded into the restricted resume field Full resume or CV may be uploaded separately into the other document upload field without page limitation Most recent non-award SF-50, required for current federal employees License, if applicable or required Transcript, if using education to qualify DD-214 / Statement of Service, if applicable SF-15, if applicable Disability Letter, Separation Notice, cover letter, and other supporting documents, if applicable Benefits and Incentives: Competitive salary with regular salary increases and potential performance awards. 50 days of paid time off per year, including 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 11 paid federal holidays. Federal retirement benefits, including a traditional pension and 401(k)-style plan with up to 5% VA contributions. Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance options. One full and unrestricted license from any U.S. State or Territory is accepted for VA practice. Education Debt Reduction Program eligibility may provide student loan reimbursement up to $200,000 for certain positions, subject to VHA approval and eligibility requirements. Comprehensive federal benefits package with eligibility depending on appointment type and work schedule. Application Deadline: July 31, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET Status: Accepting applications This is an open continuous announcement for Inpatient Registered Nurse vacancies at the VA White River Junction Healthcare System. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available through the closing date.5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386