The Department of Veterans' Affairs offers a generous benefits package that includes life insurance, health insurance, Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401K), flexible spending, dental and vision insurance. In addition, nurses earn 8 hours of annual leave and 4 hours of sick leave per pay period right from the start!
As a VA Professional nurse, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries.
OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
NOTE: Applicant's education and length of nursing practice (experience) will be considered by a Nurse Professional Standards Board in determining the grade and step of the applicant selected.
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