$86,212 – $148,993
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 Veterans Affairs role involves providing comprehensive nursing care to surgical patients throughout their operative journey in a 6-unit operating room, encompassing assessment, planning, and evaluation of patient outcomes. The position requires proficiency in both circulator and scrub nurse functions across multiple surgical specialties, with responsibilities ranging from maintaining surgical field sterility to coordinating with clinical teams and managing equipment and vendor relationships.
Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license from a US state or territory
- English language proficiency in written and spoken form
- Graduation from a nursing school accredited by ACEN or CCNE, or equivalent foreign nursing education with degree equivalency validation
- Ability to function proficiently as both circulator and scrub nurse
- Competency across multiple surgical specialties
- Knowledge of current AORN standards and VHA directives
- Ability to wear lead apron for extended periods
- Physical capability for walking, bending, stooping, and lifting in patient care
Nice to have
- Recent operating room experience as a scrub nurse
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- CNOR certification