Emergency Department Registered Nurse
US Veterans Health Administration
Reno, Nevada
$95k–$164k/yr
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Posted Aug 3, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 4, 2026
What the posting states
- Base pay
- $94,781-$164,199
About this role
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Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license from any US State or territory
- Graduate of a school of professional nursing accredited by ACEN or CCNE
- English language proficiency
- Background/security investigation
- Drug screening (urinalysis)
- Selective Service Registration for males born after 12/31/1959
- Pre-employment physical evaluation/examination
Benefits
- Competitive salary ($94,781 - $164,199 per year)
- Regular salary increases
- Potential for performance awards
- Comprehensive federal benefits package
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 Reno, NV
Reno sits at the foot of the Sierra Nevada, blending high-desert scenery with casino-town energy and a growing tech corridor. Nurses relocating here find four-season sunshine, Lake Tahoe within an hour, and a compact metro where commutes stay short and weekend escapes feel endless.
- Metro price level · Reno area
- 101
- 1% above the national average
- Median gross rent
- $1,556/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
On your path
Emergency is a first-year unit lane. Fellowships take new grads. The windows matter.
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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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