VA
$83,623 – $144,308
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
A nursing leadership role at a Veterans Affairs medical center's mental health unit, overseeing clinical care delivery, staff supervision, and unit operations. Suited for registered nurses with behavioral health experience who want to step into management and drive evidence-based improvements across a 24/7 inpatient or outpatient service.
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, territory, or DC
- Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE-accredited nursing program, or foreign-educated nurse with formal degree equivalency validation
- English language proficiency in written and spoken communication
- Mental health nursing experience (five years preferred, but may not be absolute)
- Supervisory or leadership experience (preferred)
Nice to have
- Five years of mental health nursing experience
- Supervisory experience
- Master's degree in nursing or related field