Travel Nurse - RN - MS - Medical Surgical - $2113 / Week | Abilene, TX

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- $152,771 per year Pay scale & grade GS 5 - 15 Help Locations Few vacancies in the following locations: Maxwell AFB, AL Eielson AFB, AK Elmendorf AFB, AK Davis Monthan AFB, AZ Show more locations (84) Luke AFB, AZ Little Rock AFB, AR Beale AFB, CA Edwards AFB, CA El Segundo, CA Fresno County, CA March AFB, CA Mc Clellan, CA Port Hueneme, CA Travis AFB, CA Vandenberg AFB, CA Air Force Academy, CO Buckley AFB, CO Fort Carson, CO Peterson AFB, CO Schriever AFB, CO Dover AFB, DE Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, DC Washington, DC Eglin AFB, FL Hurlburt Field, FL Mac Dill AFB, FL Patrick AFB, FL Tyndall AFB, FL Dobbins AFB, GA Moody AFB, GA Robins AFB, GA Sinajana, GU Hickam AFB, HI Mountain Home AFB,

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Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Multiple Appointment Types - Work schedule Full-time - Service Competitive Promotion potential15 Job family (Series)0610 Nurse Supervisory status No Security clearance Secret Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk Trust determination process Suitability/Fitness Announcement number AFPCDHA-11775###-####-2023 Control number697061500Help This job is open to The public U.

S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U. S. Clarification from the agency This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection. Help Duties Duties and responsibilities vary and may increase according to grade level Provide care to patients in hospitals, clinics, occupational health units, homes, schools and communities Administer anesthetic agents and supportive treatments to patients undergoing surgery or other medical procedures Promote better health practices, teaching and performing research in one or more phases of the field of nursing Consult and advise nurses who provide direct care to patient Help Requirements Conditions of Employment Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.

U. S. Citizenship is required Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www. sss. gov Total salary varies depending on location of position PCS expenses if authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations Recruitment incentives may be authorized Position may be subject to random drug testing Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays Shift work and emergency overtime may be required Employee must maintain current certifications A security clearance may be required Disclosure of Political Appointments is required Per National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of fiscal year (FY) 2017.

Section 1111 modifies 5 United States Code (U. S. C. ) 3326; Veterans who are retiring within 180 days of appointment effective date may require a 180 day waiver package This position is subject to provisions of the DOD Priority Placement Program Qualifications BASIC REQUIREMENTS: A graduate or higher level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required.

This education must have been accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U. S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. Licensure For all grade levels and positions, applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination (external link). In addition, they must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.

In addition to the basic requirements above, all applicant must meet the qualification requirements below: GS-05: Applicants must meet one of the following qualification requirements a) possession of a bachelor's degree in Nursing with no experience; or b) possession of a diploma or associate degree in professional nursing and one full year of professional nursing experience. GS-07: In addition to the above basic requirements, applicants must meet one of the following requirements a) possession of a bachelor's degree in Nursing and eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement provision; b) possession of a bachelor's degree in Nursing and at least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-5 grade level); c) possession of a diploma or associate degree in professional nursing and two full years of professional nursing experience; or d) completion of at least one full year of graduate education in a professional nursing educational program.

GS-09: In addition to the above requirements, applicants must meet one of the following requirements a) possession of a master's degree in professional nursing; or at least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-7 grade level or above) and possession of a diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in Nursing from a professional nursing program.

GS-10: In addition to the above requirements, applicants must meet one of the following requirements a) successful completion of a Ph D or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field; or b) at least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-9 grade level) and possession of a diploma, associate degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree from a professional nursing educational program.

GS-11: In addition to the above requirements, applicants must meet one of the following requirements a) successful completion of a Ph D or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field; or b) at least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-9 grade level) and possession of a diploma, associate degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree from a professional nursing educational program.

GS-12: In addition to the mandatory license and education described above under Basic Requirements applicants must have at least one or more full years of professional nursing experience performing the duties of the position being filled and which may include providing comprehensive professional nursing care to patients; providing extensive follow-up and preventative health care, planning intervention and evaluation of patients care methods for issues and problems; examining diagnose and treating diseases; interpreting and examining findings and test results.

GS-13: In addition to the mandatory license and education described above under Basic Requirements applicants must have at least one or more full years of professional nursing experience performing the duties of the position being filled and which may include providing effective direct and indirect care to patients and families based on nursing diagnoses indicated by individual needs; plan, schedule and provide complete nursing care with the physician leader; provide critical care management through the entire continuum of care: per-hospital, resuscitation, stabilization, support care and rehabilitation.

GS-14: In addition to the mandatory license and education described above under basic requirements applicants must have at least one or more full years of professional nursing experience performing the duties of the position being filled and which may include plan, schedule and provide complete nursing care with the physician leader; provide critical care management through the entire continuum of care: per-hospital, resuscitation, stabilization, support care and rehabilitation. GS-15: In addition to the mandatory license and education described above under basic requirements applicants must have at least one or more full years of professional nursing experience performing the duties of the position being filled and which may include plan, schedule and provide complete nursing care with the physician leader; provide critical care management through the entire continuum of care: per-hospital, resuscitation, stabilization, support care and rehabilitation.

To view additional qualifying information, click on the following link: SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:1.

Knowledge of professional nursing care theories, principles, practices, and procedures to perform nursing assignments of moderate difficulty.2. Knowledge of a variety of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment, the desired effects, side effects, and complications of their use.3. Knowledge of the administrative requirements for proper documentation of patient condition including disease progress, acknowledgement of teaching, and follow up care.4. Skill in setting up and operating specialized medical equipment such as resuscitators, cardiac monitoring devices, EKG units, oxygen analyzers, and ventilators.5.

Ability to backss patient care needs, develop nursing care plans, and advise on changes in patient status. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.

e. Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) and other organizations (e. g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U. S. Department of Education.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U. S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Degree from Foreign Nursing School: Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (external link) is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools. Additional information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here.

To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated in the " Highly Qualified" or " Best Qualified" Category on the rating criteria for this vacancy. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the Do D Policy on The Employment of Annuitants.

Click here for more information. Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition. Additionally, if you are serving on a term appointment in the competitive service, you may be converted to a career or career-conditional appointment without further competition. NOTE: Current federal civilian employees may apply for this position and if selected, a break in service of at least 3 days may be required prior to appointment to this position.

Selective Service: Males born after must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information, click here. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the " Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025.

The law made taxable certain reimbursements and other payments, including driving mileage, airfare and lodging expenses, en-route travel to the new duty station, and temporary storage of those items. The Federal Travel Regulation Bulletin (FTR) 18-05 issued by General Services Administration (GSA) has authorized agencies to use the Withholding Tax Allowance (WTA) and Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) to pay for " substantially all" of the increased tax liability resulting from the "2018 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" for certain eligible individuals.

For additional information on WTA/RITA allowances and eligibilities please click here. Subsequently, FTR Bulletin 20-04 issued by GSA, provides further information regarding NDAA FY2020, Public Law 116-92, and the expansion of eligibility beyond " transferred" for WTA/RITA allowances. For additional information, please click here. Read more Benefits Help A career with the U. S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications. Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of " not qualified" or " insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further. Benefits Help A career with the U. S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. The following documents are required and must be provided with your application for this Public Notice. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration.

Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming. Online Application - Questionnaire Resume - For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week (if part-time) and dates of employment (i. e. month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position.

If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i. e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees should list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs (or links to social media such as Linked In), inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc. on your resume.

Transcripts/Registration/License: If qualifying on education/position requires education, you must submit copies of your transcripts and if required for the position, submit an active, current registration/license. Veterans: If claiming 30% Disabled Veteran or Veteran's Preference - Submit VOW certification memo or copy of the official DD-Form 214, which must include the character of service (i. e. with an honorable or general discharge). This will be annotated in block 24 on member copy 2, 4, or 7 of the DD-Form 214. If claiming 30% Disabled Veteran, you must also submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces.

NOTE: All veterans claiming 10-point preference must also submit a SF-15. ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a " certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.

Healthcare jobs encompass a wide range of professions within the medical field focused on maintaining or improving health and providing medical services to individuals. These positions vary from doctors and nurses to technicians and administrative support. The main characteristics of healthcare jobs include a commitment to patient care, a requirement for specialized knowledge and credentials, and adherence to ethical and legal standards. Additionally, this sector is known for its resilience in job demand, often offering stable employment opportunities along with the potential for personal fulfillment from helping others.

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