Registered Nurse - Patient Aligned Care Team
US Veterans Health Administration
Mount Vernon, Washington
$94k–$164k/yr
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Posted Jul 31, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 1, 2026
What the posting states
- Base pay
- $93,633-$164,125
About this role
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Requirements
- RN License (current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse 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
- U.S. Citizenship
- Background/security investigation
- Drug screening (urinalysis)
- Selective Service Registration (males born after 12/31/1959)
- Pre-employment physical evaluation
Benefits
- Competitive salary ($93,633 - $164,125 per year)
- Regular salary increases
- Performance awards
- Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) up to $200,000
- 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
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 Mount Vernon, WA
Mount Vernon sits in Washington's fertile Skagit Valley, where tulip fields bloom each spring. Nurses find a small-town pace with easy I-5 access to Seattle and Bellingham, plus riverfront trails along the Skagit River and a historic downtown core.
- Metro price level · Mount Vernon area
- 102.4
- 2% above the national average
- Median gross rent
- $1,405/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
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- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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