Registered Nurse

Department of Veterans AffairsGreat Workplace

2 months ago

Fayetteville, North Carolina$87K - $145KFull TimeNursing

✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Full-time nurse. VA benefits. 50 days off. Lead veteran care. Competitive pay. Stable federal job. Apply now.

Work-Life Balance Factors

Remote/telehealth

Key Responsibilities

Demonstrates performance and leadership that is broad enough to improve the care for a group of residents
Provides peers with formal or informal constructive feedback for improvement
Supports colleagues and other nurses through knowledge sharing to provide safe, quality nursing care
Evaluates outcomes of evidence-based decisions and practice changes for individuals, groups, and populations
The CLC RN collaborates with the Minimum Data Set (MDS) coordinator to ensure accuracy of the Resource Utilization Group (RUG) score.
2. Directly responsible to designated manager in the assigned area.

Requirements

Travel Required
Not required
Not Required
Credentialing
does not apply to this position. For more information, refer to Required Documents below.
Demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex resident care

Benefits & Compensation

Relocation expenses reimbursed
Collaborates in the development, implementation, evaluation, and revision of policies, procedures, and/or guidelines
Fosters a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of health care professionals
3. Responsible and accountable for the provision of direct patient care and for the delivery of quality nursing care to a culturally diverse veteran.
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Work Schedule

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Nurse at Department of Veterans Affairs a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Nursing registered nurse listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

This Nursing position at Department of Veterans Affairs is open to registered nurse candidates.

Registered Nurses have diverse career pathways from bedside care to telehealth triage, care coordination, and leadership roles with increasingly flexible scheduling options.

Compensation Analysis

Department of Veterans Affairs lists compensation for this registered nurse position at $87k to $145k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Why This Position Stands Out

No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($87k–$145k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Benefits package: 50 days PTO, Federal pension, 401K with employer match, Health, vision, dental insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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