Neurosurgery - Nurse Practitioner APN
Veterans Health AdministrationSaint Louis, MO · full time · Mid
$125,634 – $187,138
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 5, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This role provides advanced clinical care to veterans with neurosurgical conditions across outpatient and inpatient settings, managing patient assessments, treatment planning, surgical coordination, and postoperative care. The position suits experienced acute care nurse practitioners with neurosurgery background seeking a federal healthcare career with comprehensive benefits and structured advancement.
Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
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What they ask for
Required
- Master's or doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner from ACEN or CCNE accredited program
- Active, current, full, and unrestricted APN license in a US state or territory
- Board certification from ANCC, AANPCB, ACPN, AGACNP, or equivalent nationally recognized body
- Two or more years of independent practice as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in Neurosurgery or Orthopedic Surgery within the last three years
- Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) credential