Any Veteran who visits us knows there’s no more recognizable face than that of a VA nurse. Whether interacting with patients, supervising care teams or finding new and innovative ways to be of service, being a nurse at VA is more than just a job: it’s a calling.

With all that you do for our Veterans, it’s only right that we offer you the support you need to take your career wherever you want it to go.

Across VA, there are numerous opportunities to pursue professional development and shape the course of your career. Whether it’s access to scholarships that make taking the next step easier or helping relieve the burden of student loans so you can focus on the future, we’re ready to help you the same way you help care for our Veterans.

And if the time comes for you to move to a new place, take your career with you. With over 1,300 facilities across the United States and some territories, nurses like you are in demand everywhere there are Veterans to serve.

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Interested in making the most of your career as a nurse? VA has the opportunities, scholarships and development programs that can take you wherever you want to go. Learn more at VA Careers.

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