About the opportunity
The Veterans Health Administration is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for the Float Pool at the James H Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Johnson City, Tennessee. This position involves responsibility and accountability for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care, coordinating care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction. The nurse will administer medications and procedures, influence care outcomes through interdisciplinary collaboration, and support colleagues through knowledge sharing to ensure safe, quality nursing care in a major interdisciplinary teaching facility.
Salary and benefits
- Competitive salary ranging from $66,551 to $126,098 per year with regular salary increases and potential for performance awards
- 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 11 paid Federal holidays)
- Traditional federal pension with 5-year vesting and federal 401(k) with up to 5% matching contributions by VA
- Comprehensive federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance programs that can be carried into retirement
Who can apply?
- Must be a U.S. citizen (non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens)
- Proficient in basic written and spoken English
- Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency (ACEN or CCNE) at the time of completion, or possess equivalent foreign nursing education validation
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia
- Selective Service Registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
Required documents
- Resume (specifically downloading and uploading the standard Clinical Resume Document into the two-page restricted 'Resume' field, and uploading full resume/CV into the 'Other' field if desired)
- Cover Letter
- DD-214 or Statement of Service (if claiming Veterans' preference or military service)
- Disability Letter (VA)
- License (proof of current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license)
- SF-15 and required proof (if applicable for 10-point veteran preference)
- SF-50 / Notification of Personnel Action
- Transcript
When to apply
- Applications open on August 26, 2026
- Application closing date and deadline is September 2, 2026, at 11:59 PM (ET)
How to apply
- Create a USAJOBS account or log in to an existing account
- Download the standard Clinical Resume Document and prepare required supporting documents
- Complete the online occupational questionnaire via USA Staffing
- Submit your complete application package and required documentation before the closing deadline
Additional information
- This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status
- Selected applicants are subject to a background investigation, pre-employment physical examination, drug screening, and fingerprinting
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a condition of employment for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Registered nurses seeking a stable federal career with comprehensive benefits and pension.
- Professionals who thrive in high-acuity, interdisciplinary teaching environments.
- Nurses interested in a float pool role that offers variety in patient care settings.
What should you think carefully about?
- The position is in the Excepted Service, meaning it does not confer competitive status.
- Applicants must be prepared for mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination as a condition of employment.
- The role requires a background investigation, drug screening, and a pre-employment physical.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is an excellent fit for a nurse looking to establish a long-term career within the Veterans Health Administration. With a competitive salary, 50 days of annual leave, and a federal pension plan, it provides a robust foundation for financial security and professional growth in a major medical facility.
Our take
Registered nurses who value job security, federal benefits, and a collaborative teaching environment should apply, provided they are comfortable with the specific requirements of a float pool position.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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