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Registered Nurse- Progressive Care

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

The Progressive Care Registered Nurse works at VA Central Iowa Health Care System in Des Moines, Iowa, part of the Veterans Health Administration. The nurse gives direct care to acutely ill patients who are moderately stable but at higher risk of becoming unstable, and also helps with nursing education and quality improvement. This is a part-time night job, open to the public and to current VA employees.

1 vacancy in Des Moines, Iowa; this announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Can you apply?

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

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

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

Open to the public and to current federal employees of the hiring agency, the VA. You must be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or owe allegiance to the U.S.

What you would do

  • Apply the nursing process: assess, diagnose, plan, carry out, and evaluate care.
  • Give medications and procedures following established policies.
  • Build care plans with patients, families, and caregivers.
  • Coordinate care focused on patient education and self-management.
  • Delegate parts of care based on each patient's needs and safety.
  • Keep your skills current through unit training and continuing education.

Do you qualify for AD?

With experience: Your education and nursing experience set your grade level. For example, an associate degree (ADN) plus 1 year of specialized nursing experience, or a bachelor's degree (BSN) with no extra experience, can qualify you for Nurse I, Level II. Inpatient nursing experience is preferred, and your RN experience is rated on practice, patient-driven care, leadership, professional development, and evidence-based practice.

With education: You must graduate from a nursing school accredited by ACEN or CCNE, or from a foreign nursing school with current, full, unrestricted registration. A BSN or master's degree (MSN) can qualify you for higher grade levels. Foreign degrees above associate level need a formal equivalency validation.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, full, active, and unrestricted RN registration in a U.S. state, territory, Puerto Rico, or D.C.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Long-form resume or curriculum vitae (CV); the 2-page resume limit does not apply
  • Transcripts, if you rely on education to qualify
  • License and professional certification copies, if applicable
  • DD-214 and SF-15, if you claim veterans' preference
  • VA disability letter, if applicable

How you will be rated: You are rated on how well you meet the qualifications through the online questionnaire. Your resume and documents will be verified, and missing or unclear information may lower your rating or make you ineligible.

Tips for this job:

  • Make your long-form resume or CV show dates, hours per week, and specific nursing duties.
  • If you claim education, send transcripts only from schools accredited by U.S. Department of Education-recognized accreditors.
  • Claim veterans' preference in the questionnaire and attach your DD-214 if you qualify.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Part-time, 36 hours per week (0.9 FTE). Nights, 7:30 PM to 8:00 AM, with alternating weekends and holidays.

Incentives and relocation: Relocation and recruitment incentives are not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship; non-citizens only if qualified citizens cannot be recruited
  • Drug test (urinalysis) before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Background and security investigation
  • Pre-employment physical evaluation
  • Seasonal influenza vaccination required, or an approved exemption
  • Online onboarding; non-REAL ID driver's licenses not accepted since May 7, 2025
  • Proficiency in spoken and written English required for direct patient care
  • You may be required to serve a probationary period
  • Excepted Service job; does not confer competitive status

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
$75,278 – $139,394 per year
Pay scale and grade
AD · Administratively determined
Location
Des Moines, Iowa
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Part-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Nurse (0610)
Announcement
CBSY-13106490-27-DB

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