About the opportunity
The Registered Nurse in the Cath Lab Observation Unit provides expert specialty outpatient care, care coordination, education, and chronic disease management. The role involves leading evidence-based improvements, supporting interdisciplinary collaboration, mentoring peers, advancing patient safety and experience, and evaluating service-level outcomes. The position requires strong clinical judgment, communication, leadership, and flexibility to meet operational needs. The nurse is responsible for all elements of the nursing process, including assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care based on age-specific components, administering medications, and assisting in procedures per established policies.
Salary and benefits
- Competitive salary ($71,488 – $147,277 per year)
- Regular salary increases and potential for performance awards
- 26 days of annual leave per year
- 13 days of sick leave per year
- 11 paid Federal holidays per year
- Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting)
- Federal 401K with up to 5% employer contribution
- Comprehensive federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance
Who can apply?
- U.S. Citizenship (non-citizens may be appointed only if qualified citizens are unavailable)
- Proficiency in written and spoken English
- Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited school of professional nursing
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a professional nurse in a U.S. State, Territory, or the District of Columbia
- Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience required
- 1 year of peri-operative or cardiology nursing experience preferred
- Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation and drug screening
- Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
Required documents
- Resume (must include the standard Clinical Resume Document provided by VA)
- Cover Letter
- DD-214/Statement of Service (if claiming Veterans' Preference)
- License
- Transcript
- SF-50 (if applicable)
- Professional Certification
- Performance Appraisal
- Disability Letter (VA)
- SF-15 (for 10-point Veteran Preference)
When to apply
- Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on September 10, 2026
How to apply
- Create or log in to a USAJOBS account
- Download the standard Clinical Resume Document from the provided VA link
- Complete the full online occupational questionnaire
- Upload the required documents, including the standard resume in the 'Resume' field and full CV in the 'Other' field
- Submit the application package via the USAJOBS portal
Additional information
- This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a mandatory condition of employment.
- The position is not virtual and telework is not available.
- Relocation or recruitment incentives are not authorized.
- The VA prohibits requesting criminal history prior to a tentative job offer under the Fair Chance to Compete Act.
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 with at least 2 years of experience seeking to specialize in outpatient cardiology.
- Professionals with a background in peri-operative care or cardiology who enjoy interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Leaders interested in spearheading evidence-based practice and mentoring peers within a clinical setting.
What should you think carefully about?
- The position is strictly on-site in Boise, Idaho, and relocation incentives are not authorized.
- The role is in the Excepted Service, meaning it does not confer competitive federal status.
- Mandatory participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a condition of employment.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is ideal for a nurse looking to stabilize their career within a federal system that offers a clear path for salary progression, a traditional pension, and comprehensive benefits. It provides an opportunity to transition into a specialized observation unit while maintaining a focus on chronic disease management and patient safety leadership.
Our take
Experienced nurses who value long-term federal benefits and are willing to relocate to Boise at their own expense should consider this role; those seeking remote work or competitive status will find it less suitable.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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