Behavioral Health RN
US Veterans Health Administration
Butler, Pennsylvania 16001
$71k–$143k/yr
Posted pay
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Posted Jul 28, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 29, 2026
What this might mean for you
US Veterans Health Administration is hiring for its own floors — no agency between you and the manager. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $71k–$143k a year.
About this role
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia
- English Language Proficiency
- Graduate of a school of professional nursing accredited by ACEN or CCNE
- Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing minimum
- BSN, MSN, or Doctoral degree accepted for higher grade levels
- Background/security investigation
- Drug screening (urinalysis)
Benefits
- Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) up to $200,000
- Competitive salary with regular salary increases
- Performance awards
- 50 days paid time off per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays)
- Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting)
- Federal 401K with up to 5% contributions by VA
- Federal health insurance
- Vision insurance
About the employer
The U.S. Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the healthcare arm of the Department of Veterans Affairs, operating as the nation's largest integrated healthcare system serving America's veterans. The Seattle, Washington (98108) location is part of this federal healthcare network, which…
What reviewers appreciate
- Noble and mission-driven work serving veterans and their families
- Clear core values (I CARE: Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence) guiding all interactions
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration model
What reviewers flag
- Tiered hiring preference limits external applicant opportunities, with first consideration given to current permanent VA employees
- Strict educational and experience requirements (BSN with 2 years or MSN with 1 year specialized experience) may create barriers to entry
- Federal hiring process may be slower and more bureaucratic than private sector
Benefits: The VA operates as a federal government employer under the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Living in Butler, PA
Butler offers a small-town, rural-suburban feel north of Pittsburgh, with rolling hills and easy access to Moraine State Park's Lake Arthur. A practical choice for RNs seeking quieter living with weekend city access.
- State price level · Pennsylvania
- 97.6
- 2% below the national average
- Median gross rent
- $818/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
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