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RNMed surgCritical & Intensive Care (ICU)Emergency Department (ED)Surgical Nursing

Posted Jul 28

The work and the unit

Specialty
Med surg · Critical & Intensive Care (ICU) · Emergency Department (ED) · Surgical Nursing
Setting
Military
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Schedule and commitments

Term
Travel

Pay and benefits

Against the board
In range for Colorado travel rolesColorado travel postings that state pay run $42/hr to $66/hr, the middle half $50/hr to $58/hr, across 140 postings.
  • 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
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  • Dental insurance
  • Term life insurance

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License
Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
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Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
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Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
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Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
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Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
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You may be required to serve a probationary period.
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Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
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[Help](https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/job-announcement/requirements "Learn more about job requirements.")
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Conditions of employment
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U. S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
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All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
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Subject to background/security investigation.
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Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).

What's around it?

In Aurora, CO· © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap

Living costs about 6% above the US average

Median rent
$1,835/mo
Household income
$88,368/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Aurora, CO

From Census ACS 2024.

About this role

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Registered Nurse ( Student Placement/Transition to Practice Coordinator)

Department of Veterans Affairs

Veterans Health Administration

Eastern Colorado Health Care System

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  • [This job is open to](https://www.usajobs.gov/job/878358800#joa-hiring-paths)
  • [Duties](https://www.usajobs.gov/job/878358800#joa-duties)
  • [Requirements](https://www.usajobs.gov/job/878358800#joa-requirements)
  • [How you will be evaluated](https://www.usajobs.gov/job/878358800#joa-evaluation)
  • [Required documents](https://www.usajobs.gov/job/878358800#joa-required-documents)
  • [How to apply](https://www.usajobs.gov/job/878358800#joa-how-to-apply)

Summary

The Registered Nurse will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care based on age-specific components; while assuming the responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.

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Summary

The Registered Nurse will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care based on age-specific components; while assuming the responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care.

Learn more about this agency

Overview

[Help](https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/job-announcement/overview)

Job canceled

Open date: 07/28/2026 Closed date: 08/10/2026

Location

1 vacancy in the following location

Aurora, CO

1 vacancy

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligibleYes—This position is authorized for telework - situational (ad hoc) and has NOT been authorized as virtual or remote. Remote jobNoRelocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $90,221 - $150,404 per year

Salary is contingent on education and experience and may be offered at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.

Pay scale & grade

VN 00

Promotion potential 3 - Eligibility for promotion/advancement will be evaluated on an annual basis and are subject to the grade standards IAW VA Appendix G6.

[Learn more about pay scale and grade](https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/pay)

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work scheduleFull-timeTravel Required25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment typePermanent

Occupations and job series

  • [0610 Nurse](https://www.usajobs.gov/search/results/?j=0610)

Supervisory statusYesFederal service typeThis job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a unionNo

Drug testYesSecurity clearanceNot RequiredPosition sensitivity and risk[Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk](https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/job-announcement/security-clearances)

Jobs require a [background check](https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/job-announcement/security-clearances) and some require a [security clearance](https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/job-announcement/security-clearances). The type depends on the job.

Background check type

  • [Credentialing](https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/job-announcement/security-clearances)
  • [Suitability/Fitness](https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/job-announcement/security-clearances)

Financial disclosure requiredNo

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Clarification from the agency

NOTE: The 2-page Resume requirement does not apply to this position. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.

Videos

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Duties

[Help](https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/job-announcement/duties "Learn more about job duties.")

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Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Focus on individual growth and development in practice and program management with increased levels of self-direction.
  • The RNTTP Residency program consists of a comprehensive 12 month curriculum built upon standards related to clinical, leadership, and professional dimensions.
  • Bring principles and theory with limited application of adult learning principles, teaching/learning methodologies, program management skills, and critical thinking skills.
  • Participate in annual clinical training in support of/preparation of VA's 4th mission and/or other contingency needs.
  • Perform personnel evaluation activities beyond a clerical capacity, advise management on matters related to employee performance, and exercise responsibility in program policy development and implementation.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: [VA Nurse Total Rewards](https://www.vacareers.va.gov/Home/PdfViewer?issuu=vha_totalrewardsbrochure_nursing)

**Pay:** Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards

**Paid Time Off:** 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)

**Retirement:** Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

**Insurance:** Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

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Licensure

** 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Work Schedule

** Full-Time, 8:00am-4:30pm, M-F

**Telework:** Not Available

**Virtual:** This is not a virtual position.

**Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:** Not Authorized

**Permanent Change of Station (PCS)**: Not Authrorized

Requirements

[Help](https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/job-announcement/requirements "Learn more about job requirements.")

Conditions of employment

  • U. S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
  • All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • Subject to background/security investigation.
  • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
  • Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
  • Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
  • You may be required to serve a probationary period.
  • Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

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](http://www.acenursing.org/)) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education ( [CCNE](http://www.aacnnursing.org/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](http://www.icdeval.com/)).
  • **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.

**Preferred

Experience

** MSN with 3-5 years nurse educator experience, academic and/or clinical teaching experience, program development experience, RNTTP program management experience, acute care adult nursing experience (at least 2-3 years medical surgical nursing, ICU or ED), certification in nursing education (i.e. NPD, CNE CNE-cl), experience with accreditation standards and curriculum (AACN, CCNE, ACEN), management experience

**Grade Determinations:** The following Scope, Education…

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About the employer

Veterans Health Administration
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Nationally the VA describes itself as the largest U.S. nurse employer, with more than 120,000 RNs, APNs, LPNs, and nursing assistants. The VA has said it is on pace to reduce staff by nearly 30,000 by the end of FY2025…

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