Registered Nurse Quality Management Consultant
US Veterans Health Administration
Amarillo, Texas
$83k–$154k/yr
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Posted Jul 31, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 1, 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 $83k–$154k a year.
What the posting states
- Base pay
- $83k–$154k/yr
About this role
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Requirements
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia
- Graduate of a school of professional nursing accredited by ACEN or CCNE
- English language proficiency required
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), or Doctoral degree in Nursing accepted depending on grade level
- Background/security investigation required
- Drug screening required
- Selective Service Registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
- Seasonal influenza vaccination program participation required
Benefits
- Competitive salary with regular salary increases and potential for performance awards
- 50 days of 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% in contributions by VA
- Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance
- 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory accepted
- Telework eligible (adhoc)
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
Living in Amarillo, TX
Amarillo sits high on the Texas Panhandle, where big skies and Route 66 nostalgia meet working-class grit. RNs who prefer open roads over crowded metros will appreciate the laid-back pace and easy highway access. Nearby Palo Duro Canyon and the iconic Cadillac Ranch add regional character to this plains city.
- Metro price level · Amarillo area
- 91.8
- 8% below the national average
- Median gross rent
- $1,092/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
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- Can you walk me through the differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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