Registered Nurse (Student Placement/Transition to Practice Coordinator)
US Veterans Health Administration
Aurora, Colorado 80045
$90k–$150k/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 $90k–$150k a year.
About this role
Requirements
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the U.S. or D.C.
- Graduate of a school of professional nursing accredited by ACEN or CCNE
- English Language Proficiency
- U.S. Citizenship
- Background/security investigation
- Drug screening (urinalysis)
- Pre-employment physical examination
- Seasonal influenza vaccination program participation
Benefits
- Competitive salary ($90,221 - $150,404 per year)
- 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% contributions by VA
- Federal health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Term life 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 Aurora, CO
Aurora sits just east of Denver, offering nurses a suburban base with quick metro access. The city sprawls across high plains east of the Front Range, mixing newer subdivisions with established pockets near Anschutz Medical Campus. Trail systems connect parks and reservoirs, giving outdoor options between shifts. Diverse dining scenes reflect the area's international communities.
- Metro price level · Aurora area
- 105.8
- 6% above the national average
- Median gross rent
- $1,835/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
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