Nurse (Critical Care)

About the opportunity

The Veterans Health Administration is seeking a Nurse (Critical Care) in Portland, Oregon. The role involves managing complex patient care for acutely and critically ill patients at high risk for life-threatening health problems. Responsibilities include collaborating on policy development, providing peer feedback, supporting colleagues through knowledge sharing, and evaluating evidence-based practice changes to improve patient outcomes.

Salary and benefits

• Competitive salary with regular increases and potential for performance awards.
• 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays).
• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% VA contributions.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance.
• Eligibility for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), providing student loan reimbursement up to $200,000 (subject to VHA policy and eligibility).

Who can apply?

• U.S. Citizenship (non-citizens may only be appointed if qualified citizens cannot be recruited).
• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
• Graduate of a professional nursing school approved by ACEN or CCNE.
• 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 for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Ability to pass a urinalysis screen for illegal drug use.
• Subject to background and security investigation.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program (or obtain a medical/religious exemption).

Required documents

• Resume (must use the standard Clinical Resume Document for the 'Resume' field; full CV may be uploaded to 'Other').
• Cover Letter.
• DD-214 or Statement of Service (for Veterans).
• Nursing License.
• Transcripts.
• SF-15 (for 10-point preference eligibility).
• SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action, if applicable).
• Professional Certification.
• Performance Appraisal.

When to apply

• Applications close at 11:59 PM (ET) on 2026-09-04.

How to apply

• Create a USAJOBS account or log in to an existing account.
• Complete the full occupational questionnaire.
• Upload the required documentation, including the standard Clinical Resume Document.
• Click 'Submit My Answers' to submit the application package.