Endoscopy Registered Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
This job in plain English
This is a permanent, full-time Endoscopy Registered Nurse job at the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center in Florida, run by the Veterans Health Administration. The nurse cares for Veterans before, during, and after endoscopy procedures, which look inside the body with a thin tube and camera. The job is on-site only, with day shift hours and possible evening, weekend, and holiday call.
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.
This job is open to the public, so U.S. citizens, nationals, and people who owe allegiance to the U.S. may apply. Applicants are considered in three groups: current permanent West Palm Beach employees first, then current permanent VA employees nationwide, then the public.
What you would do
- Assess patients' physical and mental condition before procedures.
- Give medications and procedures following VA policies and guidelines.
- Teach patients about their procedure and recovery care.
- Document patient responses, findings, and any changes in condition.
- Assist physicians during procedures and prepare endoscopy equipment.
- Respond to emergencies and oversee licensed vocational nurses and assistants.
Do you qualify for VN?
With experience: For the Nurse II level, you need a BSN with 2 years of professional nursing experience at the Nurse I, Level III level, or an MSN with 1 year of specialized nursing experience at that level. Two recent years of RN direct patient care and GI or surgical RN experience are preferred.
With education: You must be a graduate of a professional nursing school accredited by ACEN or CCNE. A bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN), a master's (MSN), or a doctorate can count toward the Nurse II level, as listed in the grade table. Schools must be accredited by a body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Licenses and certifications you need:
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted registered nurse (RN) license from a U.S. state, territory, Puerto Rico, or DC
How to apply well
What to send:
- Long-form resume or curriculum vitae (CV), required
- Transcript, if you rely on education to qualify
- Copy of your RN license
- Professional certification, if applicable
- Cover letter, if applicable
- DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
- SF-15 for 10-point veterans' preference, with proof
- Recent SF-50 showing permanent federal status from the past 12 months, for current federal employees
- VA disability letter, if applicable
How you will be rated: Your experience is judged on five areas of nursing: Practice, Veteran/Patient Driven Care, Leadership, Professional Development, and Evidence-Based Practice/Research. Your application, resume, and documents will be verified, and missing or unclear information may lower your rating or make you ineligible.
Tips for this job:
- Send a long-form resume or CV. The 2-page resume limit does not apply to this job.
- Describe your nursing experience clearly and specifically, since the agency will not assume anything.
- If you claim veterans' preference, attach your DD-214 and, for 10-point preference, an SF-15 with proof.
Good to know before you apply
Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, day shift. Start time varies by facility needs and may include evening, weekend, and holiday call.
Incentives and relocation: Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan repayment program of up to $200,000 if you are eligible. Former EDRP participants cannot apply. Relocation and recruitment incentives are not authorized.
Conditions of employment:
- U.S. citizenship, or non-citizen 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
- Online onboarding with acceptable ID; non-REAL ID licenses not accepted after May 7, 2025
- Pass a pre-employment physical
- Seasonal flu vaccination required, or an approved exemption
- English proficiency required for direct patient care
- May be required to serve a probationary period
- Physical demands include long periods of standing, walking, and moderate lifting
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
- $75,760 – $140,286 per year
- Pay scale and grade
- VN · VA nursing
- Location
- West Palm Beach, Florida
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Work schedule
- Full-time
- Service
- Excepted
- Openings
- 1
- Security clearance
- Other
- Travel
- Not required
- Drug test
- Not required
- Supervisory
- No
- Occupation
- Nurse (0610)
- Announcement
- CBTC-13105285-27-JA
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