VA
$150,745 – $200,487
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
This is a Chief Nurse role in an acute care setting within the Veterans Administration, overseeing nursing operations, clinical leadership, and interdisciplinary collaboration across a healthcare facility. The position suits experienced nurse leaders with a master's degree and several years of specialized nursing experience who are ready to shape organizational culture and drive evidence-based practice at the program level.
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
- Master's degree in Nursing (MSN) or doctoral degree in nursing
- 4 years of professional nursing experience, with at least 1 year at Nurse III level (or 3 years for doctoral degree holders)
- Proficiency in written and spoken English
- Graduate from ACEN or CCNE-accredited nursing program or equivalent
Nice to have
- Acute care RN experience
- Nursing management experience
- Veterans Administration management experience