VA
$129,946 – $188,379
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 30, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
The VA is hiring a psychiatric nurse practitioner to deliver mental health services to veterans, including medication management, psychotherapy, and care coordination. This role suits experienced nurses with a master's degree and psychiatric certification who want to work within the federal health system and potentially access education debt repayment benefits.
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 in Nursing from ACEN or CCNE accredited program
- Active, unrestricted nurse practitioner license in US state or territory
- Current board certification as Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from ANCC, AANPCB, or equivalent nationally recognized body
Nice to have
- One year of specialized advanced practice nursing experience (for Nurse Practitioner III level)