Registered Nurse (Community Care Coordinator)
US Veterans Health Administration
Salem, Virginia 24153
$74k–$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 $74k–$150k a year.
About this role
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the U.S. or District of Columbia
- Graduate of accredited nursing school (ACEN or CCNE)
- English language proficiency
- Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing minimum; BSN, MSN, or Doctoral degree depending on grade level
- Background/security investigation
- Drug screening (urinalysis)
- Pre-employment physical examination
Benefits
- Competitive salary: $73,846 - $150,053 per year
- 50 days 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% employer contributions
- Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance
- Regular salary increases and potential performance awards
- Telework eligible (Ad-Hoc)
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 Salem, VA
Salem sits in Virginia's scenic Roanoke Valley, framed by the Blue Ridge Mountains. This small city blends college-town energy with quiet residential streets, offering nurses a relaxed pace of life plus easy access to outdoor recreation along the nearby Appalachian Trail.
- State price level · Virginia
- 101.1
- 1% above the national average
- Median gross rent
- $1,133/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
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