Registered Nurse (Interventional Recovery Unit)

About the opportunity

The Interventional Recovery Unit at the Durham VA Healthcare System is an eight-bay unit designated for Phase I and II procedural recovery. The unit provides optimal pre and post-procedure care for adult patients undergoing invasive procedures and/or moderate sedation in areas including the Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Electrophysiology Lab, Vascular Radiology, MRI, CT, and Ultrasound Lab. The Registered Nurse is responsible for the management of patient care, human, fiscal, and material resources, and ensuring a safe therapeutic environment. Duties include physiological monitoring, pain management, patient/family education, and discharge planning. The role requires collaboration with residents, fellows, and attending physicians in a team-based environment.

Salary and benefits

• Competitive salary ($82,819 – $155,103 per year)
• Regular salary 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 programs

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 accredited school of professional nursing (ACEN or CCNE)
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a professional nurse in a U.S. State, Territory, or the District of Columbia
• Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation and drug screening
• Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
• Must participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program

Required documents

• Standard Clinical Resume (using the provided VA template)
• Full resume/CV
• Transcript (if basing qualifications on education)
• Certificate of Foreign Equivalency (for foreign nursing education)
• DD-214/Statement of Service (for Veterans' preference)
• SF-15 (for 10-point Veteran preference)
• Professional License
• Professional Certification
• Cover Letter
• SF-50/Notification of Personnel Action
• Separation Notice (RIF)

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 template from the provided VA link
• Complete the full online questionnaire at the provided USA Staffing link
• Upload the required documents, including the standard resume in the 'Resume' field and full CV in the 'Other' field
• Submit the application package before the deadline

Additional information

• This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
• Work schedule is Monday-Friday, 10-hour tours from 7:00am – 8:00pm.
• Telework and virtual work are not available for this position.
• Relocation/Recruitment incentives and Permanent Change of Station (PCS) are not authorized.
• The position is subject to a background/security investigation.
• The Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting criminal history prior to a tentative job offer under the Fair Chance to Compete Act.