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About VA Careers

About VA Careers	Brochures/Interactive Media	History of VA
People, Culture & Values	Patient-Centered Principles	Diversity
Rural VA	VA Locations	Divisions of VA
Employee Testimonials

Our Work

Our Work	World-Class Patient Care
What Others Are Saying About VA

Why Choose VA

Why Choose VA	Serving Those Who Serve
Competitive Salaries	Benefits
Work/Life Balance	Flexible Work Schedules
Education Support	Hiring Programs and Incentives

Careers

Careers	Nursing	Support Professionals
Physicians	Pharmacists
Dentistry	Mental Health
Allied Health Professionals	Administration and Technical Professionals

Veterans

Veterans	Veteran Employment Services Office
FAQs

Students/Trainees

Students/Trainees	Pharmacists	Administrative Residents/Fellows
Nurses	Allied Health Students	Technical Career Field Program
Physicians	Healthcare Executive Fellows	Office of Academic Affiliations
Health Systems Management Trainee Program

Events

Application Process

Application Process	Understanding VA Vacancy Announcements
Navigating the Hiring Process	FAQs for Healthcare Professionals
FAQs for Other Applicants

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Discover VA nursing careers.

VA is the largest employer of nurses in the Nation, with more than 80,000 RNs, APNs, LPNs/LVNs, and nursing assistants. Once you join a VA facility, you'll be immersed in a nursing experience unlike anything you've ever experienced before.

VA nurses are at the bedside and in outpatient clinics working with the entire patient care team to deliver quality care. They are also developing patient safety initiatives, conducting research to evaluate and improve care delivery, and taking on leadership roles to help guide the next generation of nurses. VA offers the following nursing careers.

Serve those who have served our country.

Learn more about the ways VA nurses provide unparalleled care to our Nation’s Veterans. Read our nursing e-brochure in our Interactive Media Library or download the PDF today.

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Occupation Descriptions

In addition to our medical, nursing and pharmacy opportunities, VA also offers a variety of career options, including the following high-demand positions:

0610 - Certified Reg. Nurse Anesthetist	0621 - Nursing Assistant
0610 - Clinical Nurse Specialist	0610 - Registered Nurse
0620 - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)	0610 - Psychiatric Nurse
0610 - Nurse Practitioner	0610 - Travel Nurse

Additional Information for Nursing Students.

Want to Learn more?

Learn even more about VA nursing excellence by visiting the Office of Nursing Services Website.

Travel Nurse Corps.

What if you could have the adventure of being a travel nurse, without the stress of relearning "the ropes" with each new assignment? Become a VA Travel Nurse.

Since VA technologies and policies are similar nationwide, your training will apply everywhere you go, with minor adjustments for each site.

Plus, your active, unrestricted nursing license is valid at over 1,400 VA facilities nationwide, the District of Columbia, and U.S. Territories (no re-licensing required).

VA's Travel Nurse Corps (TNC) is actively recruiting qualified nurses across the Nation.

Learn more about TNC

Many paths. One purpose. Explore VA careers.

At VA, there is no shortage of ways to become part of the Nation’s largest health care network. Our medical, professional, technical, administrative and support professional careers make a difference in the lives of Veterans every day. Read our e-brochures to discover our careers.

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