Summary

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.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• English Language Proficiency
• In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f) - no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English
• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
• OR Individuals attending a master's level bridge program in nursing who have completed coursework equivalent to a bachelor's level degree in Nursing may have opportunity to become registered as a nurse with a state licensing board prior to completion of the bridge program
• Upon achievement of a State license - the individual may be appointed on temporary basis and later converted to a permanent appointment upon successful completion and graduation from the bridge program
• (Reference VA Handbook 5005 - Appendix G6)
• OR In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing - possession of a current - full - active - and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing to warrant an appointment as a Nurse who has completed an associated degree/entry level Nursing education program
• Credit for foreign nursing education higher that associate degree/entry level requires a formal degree equivalency validation from a recognized equivalency evaluation accepted by VA such as International Consultants of Delaware (ICD)
• Current - full - active - and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State - Territory or Commonwealth (i.e. - Puerto Rico) of the United States - or the District of Columbia
• Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) Exception: Candidates who otherwise meet the basic education requirements - but do not possess the required licensure - may be appointed at the entry step of the grade and level applicable to the completed nursing education as a GNT on a 120-day temporary appointment while actively pursuing licensure (may be extended up to two years on a case-by-case-basis.) NOTE: Grandfathering Provision - All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification
• Grade Determinations: The following Scope - Education and Dimension criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates - and if appropriate - the level within a grade
• The Dimension requirements (Practice - Veteran/Patient Driven Care - Leadership - Professional Development and Evidence-Based Practice/Research) are detailed for each grade and level within the online assessment: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12858609
• Grade/Level Scope Education Nurse I - Level I Delivers fundamental - knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical competencies
• An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing - with no additional professional nursing required
• Nurse I - Level II Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts - cognitive skills and technically competent practice in providing care to clients with basic or complex
• An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 1 year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 1 ;OR a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional professional nursing experience required
• Nurse I - Level III Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning
• Self-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations
• An ADN or Diploma in Nursing AND 2 years of professional nursing experience in which one year is equivalent to Nurse I - Level 2
• OR a BSN and 1 year of professional nursing experience equivalent to the Nurse I - Level 2
• OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) and no additional professional nursing experience
• OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and no additional professional nursing experience
• Nurse II Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others
• A BSN with 2 years of professional nursing equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
• OR an MSN with one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
• OR a Master's degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse I - Level 3
• OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with no professional nursing experience
• OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN with no additional professional nursing experience
• Nurse III Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership - experience and creative approaches to management of complex client care beyond the immediate practice setting
• MSN and 2 years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• OR a Master's degree in *related field with BSN and two years of specialized nursing experience - one of which is equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• OR a Doctoral degree in Nursing with and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• OR a Doctoral degree in a *related field with a BSN and one year of specialized nursing experience equivalent to Nurse II and meets all dimension requirements for Nurse III
• *Note: Foreign education programs/degrees are not creditable as related degrees
• Preferred Experience: Minimum of 2 (two) years of current experience in the specialty area of practice (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)
• Previous VA experience Previous Cerner experience BLS (required for assignment) ACLS Certification (if required for assignment) BSN or higher preferred Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• Physical Requirements: The physical requirements of this position are concerned with the mental and physical ability of the applicant to satisfactorily perform the duties of the proposed assignment and may include requisite laboratory and other screening as required by Federal regulatory agencies.

Duties

• 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;