VA
$119,702 – $173,529
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 practice in thoracic surgery and pulmonary transplant services within the VA health system, managing both surgical and non-surgical patient pathways across inpatient and outpatient settings. It suits experienced nurse practitioners seeking federal employment with comprehensive benefits and a stable Monday-Friday schedule.
Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Master's or doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner from an accredited program (ACEN or CCNE)
- Active, current, full, and unrestricted APN license in a US state or territory
- Current full board certification in Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult Nurse Practitioner, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, or Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Nice to have
- 2–3 years of experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in any field
- 1–2 years of experience in thoracic surgery, pulmonology, or transplant medicine