About the opportunity
The Float Pool Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing competent, evidence-based care to assigned patients and oversight of licensed vocational nurses/nursing assistants. The nurse will assist in directing the provision of nursing education, orientation, competencies and providing quality improvement and outcomes utilization consultation. This is an intermittent position requiring a minimum of three shifts per month, including one weekend shift and coverage during major summer and winter holidays. The role involves working in multiple care units, integrating clinical judgment, and managing competing priorities to ensure optimal patient outcomes within the Oklahoma City VA Health Care system.
Salary and benefits
- Competitive salary ($75,766 – $100,758 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
Who can apply?
- Must be a current permanent employee of the Oklahoma City VA Health Care system
- U.S. Citizenship (non-citizens may be appointed only if qualified citizens are unavailable)
- Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing (ACEN or CCNE)
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license in a U.S. State, Territory, or District of Columbia
- Proficiency in basic written and spoken English
- Minimum 2 years of generalized RN experience preferred
- Must pass a pre-employment physical evaluation and drug screening
- Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
Required documents
- Long-form resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Transcript (if basing qualifications on education)
- Certificate of Foreign Equivalency (for foreign education)
- License (proof of current, active, unrestricted RN license)
- DD-214 or Statement of Service (for Veterans' preference)
- SF-15 (for 10-point Veteran preference)
- SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action)
- Cover Letter (optional)
- Performance Appraisal (optional)
- Professional Certification (optional)
- Disability Letter (VA) (if applicable)
When to apply
- Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 2026-09-15
How to apply
- Create or log in to a USAJOBS account
- Complete the full online occupational questionnaire
- Upload all required supporting documentation
- Submit the application package via the 'Submit My Answers' button before the deadline
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.
- Intermittent employees may not exceed 1820 hours or seven-eighths of full-time employment during a service year.
- The position is subject to a background/security investigation.
- This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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…
- Current permanent employees of the Oklahoma City VA Health Care system
- Registered Nurses seeking intermittent, flexible work schedules
- Nurses with at least 2 years of generalized experience
What should you think carefully about?
- Requires a minimum of three shifts per month, including weekend and holiday coverage
- Position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status
- Mandatory participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is ideal for a current VA employee looking to supplement their income or gain experience across multiple clinical units while maintaining federal benefits and pension eligibility. It offers a structured way to contribute to patient care and nursing education without the commitment of a full-time, single-unit schedule.
Our take
This is a strong opportunity for existing Oklahoma City VA staff seeking clinical variety and flexibility; it is not suitable for those outside the current VA system.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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