Registered Nurse Ambulatory Care PACT
US Veterans Health Administration
Danville, Illinois
$71k–$136k/yr
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Posted Jul 29, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 30, 2026
What the posting states
- Base pay
- $71,290-$136,480
About this role
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Requirements
- Current full active and unrestricted RN license in a State Territory or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia
- English language proficiency
- Graduate of a school of professional nursing accredited by ACEN or CCNE
- BSN preferred
- One year of PACT experience preferred
- U.S. Citizenship
- Background/security investigation
- Drug screening (urinalysis)
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 Danville, IL
Danville sits in east-central Illinois near the Indiana border, offering a small-town Midwestern pace with easy access to outdoor recreation at Kickapoo State Recreation Area. It's a quiet, affordable community where nurses can enjoy a slower lifestyle while staying within driving distance of Champaign-Urbana's larger amenities.
- State price level · Illinois
- 100
- about the national average
- Median gross rent
- $846/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
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