About the opportunity
The Registered Nurse for Medical and Surgical services is located at the Martinsburg VA Medical Center in Martinsburg, West Virginia. The professional nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care based on age-specific components, coordinating care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction across the continuum of care. Responsibilities include administering medications and medical procedures per established guidelines, providing evidence-based care, overseeing vocational nurses and nursing assistants, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes. This position requires working the night shift with rotating weekends and holidays.
Salary and benefits
- Competitive salary ranging from $70,938 to $135,855 per year with regular salary increases and potential for performance awards
- 50 days of paid time off per year, consisting of 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 11 paid federal holidays
- Traditional federal pension vesting after 5 years 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 in accordance with VA policy)
- Proficiency in basic written and spoken English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f)
- Graduate of a professional nursing school approved by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and accredited by ACEN or CCNE, or possession of a valid degree equivalency for foreign nursing education
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia
- Meeting specific grade and level determinations based on education, scope, and length of professional nursing practice across five dimensions of nursing
Required documents
- Long-form resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover Letter (if applicable)
- DD-214 or Statement of Service (if claiming veterans' preference)
- Disability Letter from Schedule A or VA (if applicable)
- Current professional nursing license
- PCS Orders, performance appraisal, professional certification, separation notice, SF-15, SF-50, or transcripts (if applicable)
When to apply
- Applications open on October 23, 2026
- The application deadline is October 27, 2026, at 11:59 PM (ET)
How to apply
- Create or log in to your account on USAJOBS
- Complete the full occupational questionnaire online via the USA Staffing portal
- Upload your resume and all required supporting documentation, such as your nursing license and transcripts
- Review your application package for accuracy and click Submit My Answers prior to the closing date
Additional information
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a condition of employment and a mandatory requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel
- Selected applicants are subject to a background and security investigation, pre-employment physical evaluation, and urinalysis drug screening
- Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with the Selective Service System
- This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status
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…
- Licensed registered nurses with recent medical-surgical, emergency room, or intensive care unit experience who seek a stable federal healthcare career
- Professionals looking for comprehensive federal benefits, including a traditional pension plan, matching retirement contributions, and generous paid time off
- Clinicians committed to evidence-based practice, patient education, and working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary veteran-focused healthcare environment
What should you think carefully about?
- The position requires working the night shift with mandatory rotating weekends and holidays
- Relocation and recruitment incentives are not authorized for this vacancy
- Annual seasonal influenza vaccination is a strict condition of employment unless a valid medical or religious exemption is approved
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role provides an excellent opportunity for registered nurses to secure stable federal employment with structured career progression, strong pension benefits, and robust professional development within the Veterans Health Administration healthcare system.
Our take
Licensed professional nurses seeking a secure federal healthcare role with strong total compensation packages should seriously consider applying before the October 27, 2026 deadline, keeping in mind the night-shift schedule and vaccination requirements.
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