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Built for Service
VA roles offer federal benefits, student loan repayment, and the honor of serving those who served.
Serve Veterans
Care for veterans across primary care, specialty clinics, and mental health services at VA facilities.
Federal Benefits
FERS pension, TSP matching, 26 vacation days, 13 sick days, and 11 federal holidays.
Loan Repayment
EDRP provides up to $200,000 in student loan repayment over 5 years.
Job Security
Federal employment with union protection, malpractice coverage under FTCA, and one active state license accepted at any VA facility.
Before You Apply
What You Need to Know
USAJobs Account
Create a USAJobs.gov profile with a federal-format resume — standard CVs are rejected.
VetPro Credentialing
Gather all documents for VHA VetPro credentialing — allow 60-90 days for processing.
Security Clearance
Prepare for Tier 1 investigation (SF-85) including fingerprinting and background check.
EDRP Application
Apply for Education Debt Reduction Program within 12 months of VA appointment.
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FAQ
VA NP Questions
How does VA pay work for NPs — is it the standard GS scale?
VA NPs are appointed under Title 38 authority, and pay is set from nurse locality pay schedules that vary by facility rather than a single national General Schedule table. Each USAJobs announcement lists the salary range for its facility, and current pay schedules are published on VA.gov.
What is the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)?
EDRP reimburses student-loan payments for clinicians hired into eligible, hard-to-fill VA positions. Eligibility is position-specific — the vacancy announcement states whether EDRP is authorized — and you apply after appointment within the program's application window. Current award limits and rules are published on VA.gov.
Do I need a license in the same state as the VA facility?
No. One active, unrestricted NP license from any U.S. state or territory qualifies you to practice at VA facilities nationwide, and the VA grants NPs full practice authority within its system regardless of the state a facility sits in.
How is applying to the VA different from a private employer?
Expect a federal process: applications go through USAJobs.gov with a federal-format resume, followed by VetPro credentialing, a background investigation, and a professional standards board review that determines your grade and step. The end-to-end timeline runs longer than private-sector hiring, so gather your licensure and education documents early.