Nurse (PACT)
US Veterans Health Administration
Eugene, Oregon
$83k–$150k/yr
Posted pay
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Posted Aug 3, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 4, 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 $83k–$150k a year.
What the posting states
- Base pay
- $83k–$150k/yr
About this role
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Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship
- English Language Proficiency
- Graduate of a school of professional nursing accredited by ACEN or CCNE
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia
- Background check
- Drug screening
- Pre-employment physical examination
- Selective Service Registration for males born after 12/31/1959
Benefits
- Competitive salary with regular salary increases
- Potential for 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
- 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 Eugene, OR
Eugene sits in Oregon's lush Willamette Valley, blending college-town energy with deep outdoor-recreation roots. The Willamette River trails through downtown, and nearby Spencer Butte offers quick summit hikes. It's a magnet for runners, cyclists, and creatives seeking a slower Pacific Northwest pace.
- Metro price level · Eugene area
- 101.6
- 2% above the national average
- Median gross rent
- $1,402/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Worth asking
The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- 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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