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Registered Nurse (Operating Room)

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time registered nurse job in the operating room at the Richmond VA Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia, run by the Veterans Health Administration. The nine-room surgical suite covers many specialties, and the job includes day shifts with rotation to evenings as needed. The announcement says it may close early once 26 applications are received.

1 vacancy

It may close early. The job may close before the closing date once 26 applications are received.

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. You must be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S. Employees of VISN 6 get first consideration, and veterans' preference applies when qualifications are about equal.

What you would do

  • Plans, directs, and coordinates care for every patient in surgery.
  • Works as both circulator and scrub nurse during procedures.
  • Counts surgical items so none are left inside patients.
  • Manages specimens and gives medications safely and correctly.
  • Documents all surgical care in the electronic health record.
  • Takes on-call shifts for emergency surgeries during off-hours.

Do you qualify for VN?

With experience: For the Nurse II level, you need a bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) plus 2 years of professional nursing experience equal to Nurse I, Level 3. Experience counts whether it was paid or unpaid, including volunteer work.

With education: A BSN is needed for Nurse II. A master's degree in nursing (MSN) with 1 year of specialized nursing experience, or a doctoral degree in nursing with no professional nursing experience, can also qualify. You must graduate from a nursing school accredited by ACEN or CCNE, and education must come from schools recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN registration in a U.S. state, territory, Puerto Rico, or DC
  • One full and unrestricted nursing license from any U.S. state or territory

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Long-form resume or curriculum vitae (required; the 2-page resume limit does not apply)
  • Cover letter, if you choose to send one
  • Transcript, if you qualify through education
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 with proof, if you claim 10-point veterans' preference
  • License or professional certification, if applicable

How you will be rated: You are rated on how well you meet the qualifications, based on your questionnaire and documents. Your RN experience is checked on five areas: Practice, Veteran/Patient Driven Care, Leadership, Professional Development, and Evidence-Based Practice/Research.

Tips for this job:

  • Be specific in the questionnaire about your nursing years, levels, and OR experience, because the VA verifies all claims.
  • Submit a long-form resume or CV that lists dates and hours for each job, since missing details can lower your rating.
  • If you claim veterans' preference, attach your DD-214 and any SF-15 proof, or the claim may not be awarded.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, days, with rotation to evening shift as needed. Evening coverage is staffed in weekly rotations. Staff are on call during off-hours for emergency procedures.

Incentives and relocation: Relocation and recruitment incentives are not authorized for this job.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with REAL ID-compliant identification
  • Pre-employment physical examination
  • Seasonal influenza vaccination required
  • May serve a probationary period
  • Must be proficient in spoken and written English
  • Physical demands include lifting, long standing, and frequent bending

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
$84,571 – $154,834 per year
Pay scale and grade
VN · VA nursing
Location
Richmond, Virginia
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Nurse (0610)
Announcement
CBTA-13093393-27-NB

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