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. Become a part of Togus VA Maine Healthcare System Augusta, ME.

The VA Maine Healthcare System is seeking an experiened Registered Nurse to perform clinical and administrative duties for the Medical/Surgical Unit- 4-South. We are an employer of choice that is the center of excellence in patient care, education and research. We value trust, respect, commitment, compassion, and excellence. We value you. Go to http://www.va.gov/ for more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs. Augusta, ME is the place for you! 

This is an Open and continuous announcement. We accept applications for this occupation on an ongoing basis; qualified applicants will be considered as vacancies become available. 

Salary will be determined upon appointment by a Professional Standards Boards based on qualifications, experience, and education of the individual selected. 

This is an intermittent/per diem position.

Please note:  You will need to attend a 5 day (consecutive) orientation upon start of employment.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentive NOT authorized.

This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.  

Our Mission:  Honor and serve our Veterans through excellence in healthcare.

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.

VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities.  

For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/.