Registered Nurse – Restorative at Veterans Health Administration – Sioux Falls, South Dakota

About the opportunity

Bring your nursing expertise to a role where you can shape restorative care and make a lasting difference in the lives of Veterans. As the Restorative Registered Nurse, you will serve as a key resource within Rehab and Extended Care, helping Veterans achieve and maintain their highest possible level of function and independence. You will partner with nurses, rehabilitation specialists, medical providers, community facilities, and other VA programs to coordinate individualized restorative services and strengthen continuity of care. This position offers the opportunity to educate and support staff, influence evidence-based practice, contribute to program development, and lead improvements that enhance the quality and effectiveness of restorative nursing services.

Salary and benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $63,446 to $114,610 per year, backed by the VA Nurse Locality Pay System and regular performance-based increases
• 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 with 5-year vesting and a federal 401(k) (Thrift Savings Plan) with up to 5% agency matching
• Comprehensive federal health, dental, vision, term life, and long-term care insurance plans that can be carried into retirement
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave and various other leave programs including military and organ donor leave
• Access to childcare subsidies, employee assistance programs, wellness and physical fitness programs, and continuing education opportunities

Who can apply?

• U.S. citizenship is required (non-citizens may only be appointed when qualified citizens are unavailable)
• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f)
• Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing accredited by ACEN or CCNE, or possession of a foreign nursing education equivalency validation
• 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 requirements based on education and specialized nursing experience, ranging from Nurse I to Nurse III

Required documents

• Long-form resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• DD-214 or Statement of Service, if claiming veterans' preference
• Disability letter from the VA and SF-15 form, if applicable for 10-point veterans' preference
• SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) or separation notice, if applicable
• Academic transcripts demonstrating completion of qualifying nursing education

When to apply

• Application opening date: October 21, 2026
• Application closing date: October 28, 2026 at 11:59 PM (ET)

How to apply

• Create or log in to your account on USAJOBS
• Complete the full online occupational questionnaire via the provided link
• Upload your resume and all required supporting documentation, such as proof of licensure and veterans' preference forms
• Submit your complete application package before the October 28, 2026 deadline

Additional information

• Work schedule is Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, requiring employees to work one weekend per month
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program or approved medical/religious exemption is a condition of employment
• This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status
• Pre-employment requirements include a drug screening urinalysis, background/security investigation, and physical examination