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Registered Nurse Transition To Practice – Resident

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a 12-month training program that helps new registered nurses (RNs) move into full practice at the VA North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System in Gainesville, FL. It is for recent nursing graduates with no prior RN work experience. There are 10 full-time vacancies, and you must be ready to work flexible shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

10 vacancies

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
  • Agency employees onlyOnly current employees of the hiring agency.

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

Open to the public, including U.S. citizens, nationals, and those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Current permanent VA employees and current permanent federal employees of other agencies may also apply. You must be a recent graduate with no previous professional RN experience, and your nursing degree must be conferred within one year before the program start date.

What you would do

  • Complete a 12-month program with classes and hands-on clinical training
  • Work in acute care, behavioral health, long-term care, or operating room areas
  • Learn nursing skills under a preceptor (experienced guide) and mentor
  • Work assigned shifts of 12 or 8 hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends
  • Perform procedures that registered nurses are expected to perform

Do you qualify for VN?

With experience: No prior professional RN experience is needed. This announcement is for recent graduates without previous professional registered nurse experience.

With education: You must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program at the Associate Degree, Diploma, Bachelor's (BSN), or Master's (MSN) level. The school must be accredited by ACEN or CCNE. The degree must be conferred within one year before the program start date. Foreign nursing education needs a formal equivalency validation.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN license from a U.S. state, territory, Puerto Rico, or D.C., active by March 8, 2027
  • Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) temporary appointment may be possible for candidates who do not yet have a license while pursuing one

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Long-form resume or curriculum vitae (CV) with clear, specific details of your experience
  • Transcript showing your nursing degree, required because you are qualifying through education
  • License or professional certification, if you have one
  • DD-214 showing dates and character of service, if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 with proof, if you claim 10-point veterans' preference
  • Disability letter, if applicable
  • Cover letter, if you choose to include one

How you will be rated: You will be rated on how well you meet the qualifications, including an online questionnaire. Your RN experience is judged on five areas: Practice, Veteran/Patient Driven Care, Leadership, Professional Development, and Evidence-Based Practice/Research. Missing required information may lead to an ineligible rating or a lower rating.

Tips for this job:

  • Include a transcript with your application, since you are qualifying through education, and confirm your degree date falls within one year before the start date.
  • Claim veterans' preference in the questionnaire and send all proof, such as DD-214 or SF-15, or it may not be applied.
  • Submit the full application package, including the questionnaire and all required documents, by 11:59 PM ET on 11/06/2026.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Shifts may be 12 hours or 8 hours and may include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Typical pattern is 12-hour shifts with one 8-hour shift in a 2-week pay period.

Incentives and relocation: Relocation and recruitment incentives are not authorized. Permanent change of station (PCS) is not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required, with limited exceptions for non-citizens
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 12/31/1959
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding and a REAL ID compliant form of identification
  • Pre-employment physical evaluation
  • Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program
  • Annual employee health requirements, such as TB screening
  • 2-year probationary period
  • Must begin employment by March 22, 2027
  • Must be proficient in basic written and spoken English
  • Physical demands include long periods of standing, walking, and patient transfers

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$74,463 – $140,408 per year
Pay scale and grade
VN · VA nursing
Location
Gainesville, Florida
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
10
Security clearance
Other
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Nurse (0610)
Announcement
CBTC-13082591-27-KP

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