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Nurse - Inpatient

Veterans Health Administration

Palo Alto, CA · full time

$153,887 – $228,000

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 3, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This Veterans Affairs position provides direct patient care on an acute mental health inpatient unit, managing psychiatric and medical presentations while maintaining safety and therapeutic engagement. The role suits registered nurses drawn to mental health nursing in a federal setting with strong benefits and eligible candidates may receive up to $200,000 in education debt reimbursement.

Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

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What they ask for

Required

  • Current full active unrestricted RN license from US state or territory
  • Proficiency in written and spoken English
  • Graduate of ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program or equivalent foreign credential with degree equivalency validation
  • Training and competency in PMDB Therapeutic Containment including de-escalation techniques

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