Registered Nurse (Specialty Care)
US Veterans Health Administration
Kernersville, North Carolina
$82k–$153k/yr
Posted pay
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Posted Jul 27, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 28, 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 $82k–$153k a year.
What the posting states
- Base pay
- $82k–$153k/yr
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
- Background/security investigation
- Drug screening (urinalysis)
- Annual TB screening or testing
- Seasonal influenza vaccination program participation
Benefits
- Competitive salary 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% in 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
Living in Kernersville, NC
Kernersville sits in North Carolina's Piedmont Triad between Greensboro and Winston-Salem, offering a small-town feel with quick access to bigger-city amenities. Nurses who prefer a quieter residential base while working at major hospital systems in neighboring cities will find it a practical and community-minded place to call home.
- State price level · North Carolina
- 94.3
- 6% below the national average
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities
On your path
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- 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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