Registered Nurse – Informatics

About the opportunity

The Informatics Registered Nurse (RN) exercises leadership in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of hardware and software applications integrated with the electronic health record (EHR) and associated clinical programs. This role supports the design, implementation, optimization, and evaluation of clinical systems to enhance workflow efficiency, data integrity, and patient outcomes. The ideal candidate combines strong nursing experience with analytical skills and a passion for leveraging technology to improve care delivery. The RN will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including program and service leaders, to influence outcomes and maintain effective relationships with VA staff nationwide.

Salary and benefits

• Competitive salary with regular increases
• 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)
• Federal 401K with up to 5% matching contributions
• 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 basic written and spoken English
• Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by an accrediting agency (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
• Must pass a pre-employment physical evaluation
• Must undergo a background/security investigation and drug screening
• Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959

Required documents

• Resume (must include the standard Clinical Resume Document)
• Full resume/CV (uploaded as 'Other')
• DD-214/Statement of Service (if claiming Veterans' Preference)
• SF-15 'Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference' (if applicable)
• License
• Transcript
• Professional Certification
• Performance Appraisal
• Disability Letter (VA)
• SF-50/Notification of Personnel Action

When to apply

• Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 2026-09-10

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 all required documentation, including the standard resume and any applicable preference forms
• 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.
• This is not a virtual or telework-eligible position.
• Relocation/Recruitment incentives are not authorized.
• The VA prohibits requesting criminal history prior to a tentative job offer under the Fair Chance to Compete Act.