Registered Nurse – Outpatient Cardiology

About the opportunity

This Registered Nurse – Outpatient Cardiology position is located in the Nursing Specialty Service at the VA Maine Healthcare System in Augusta, ME. The role involves conducting pre-visit assessments, coordinating diagnostic cardiac tests, managing and educating patients on cardiac medications and lifestyle modifications, performing telephone triage, monitoring chronic conditions, and assisting with emergency responses. The position operates on a full-time, Monday through Friday schedule from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. It is a federal position within the Excepted Service, offering regular salary increases, robust paid time off, traditional federal pension and 401(k) matching, comprehensive health and life insurance, and eligibility for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP).

Salary and benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $79,904 to $139,497 per year with regular salary increases and potential for performance awards
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) student loan payment reimbursement up to $200,000 for eligible applicants
• 50 days of paid time off per year, including 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 11 paid Federal holidays
• Traditional federal pension with a 5-year vesting period and a federal 401(k) plan with up to 5% matching contributions by the VA
• Comprehensive federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance programs that can be carried into retirement

Who can apply?

• U.S. Citizenship (non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens)
• English Language Proficiency (proficient in basic written and spoken English)
• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by an accrediting agency and accredited by the ACEN or CCNE at the time of completion, or possess equivalent foreign nursing education recognized by the VA
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia
• Meet specific grade-level experience and education requirements ranging from Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), or Doctoral degree

Required documents

• Resume (specifically using the standard clinical resume document or meeting detailed federal resume requirements including job titles, duties, dates, hours worked per week, and education details)
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license
• Official transcript showing date conferred and degree received
• SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) for current or former federal employees showing position title, series, grade, step, tenure, and type of service
• DD-214 or Statement of Service, and SF-15 if claiming veterans' preference, along with VA disability letters if applicable

When to apply

• Applications open on August 27, 2026.
• The application deadline is September 14, 2026, at 11:59 PM (ET).
• EDRP applications must be submitted within four months of appointment if applying for the student loan reimbursement program.

How to apply

• Create or log in to an existing account on USAJOBS.
• Download and complete the required standard Clinical Resume Document or prepare a comprehensive federal resume.
• Complete the online occupational questionnaire via USA Staffing.
• Upload all required supporting documents such as your nursing license, transcripts, and SF-50 forms.
• Review your complete application package and click 'Submit My Answers' prior to the closing date.

Additional information

• This is an AFGE Bargaining Unit position in the Excepted Service.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a condition of employment for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel.
• Selected applicants are subject to a pre-employment physical examination, background investigation, and urinalysis drug screening.