Registered Nurse - Resident Assessment Coordinator - Education Debt Reduction Program Approved
US Veterans Health Administration
Big Spring, Texas
$83k–$153k/yr
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Posted Jul 29, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 30, 2026
What the posting states
- Base pay
- $82,714-$153,177
About this role
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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
- Graduate of a school of professional nursing accredited by ACEN or CCNE
- English Language Proficiency (basic written and spoken English)
- Background/security investigation
- Drug screening (urinalysis)
- Pre-employment physical examination
- Selective Service Registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
Benefits
- Competitive salary ($82,714 - $153,177 per year) with regular salary increases and potential 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% contributions by VA
- Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance
- Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - up to $200,000 student loan reimbursement
- Professional development support
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 Big Spring, TX
Big Spring sits in West Texas, named for the natural spring that once sustained travelers crossing the region. This small city offers nurses a close-knit community with wide-open skies, easy commutes, and a slower pace of life away from major metro congestion.
- State price level · Texas
- 97.1
- 3% below the national average
- Median gross rent
- $1,050/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
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