VA nursing levels

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I have an interview with the VA next week and wanted more info on the nursing levels. I have been an ICU RN for 7 years (8 years in May) and have my BSN. I also wanted to know where I would find the salary ranges for the different levels in St.louis. Thank you!

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probably a nurse 2 level 2 or 3 or 4 at least that is what would happen in the columbia mo VA I think the base is somewhere around 60K there is also a 10% eve noc shift diff and a 25% weekend dif, 5 weeks vaca, 13 days sick, 15 of military leave if you are in the reserves. and 10 holidays, with the holidays since there are so many an they couldnt go short that much they just add 12 hours of pay to your check on the pay periods that have a holiday.

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Specializes in critical care: trauma/oncology/burns.

Hi yeah, it depends on what grade and step you are go to this web site for more information on grades and steps within the Federal Government: www.ars.usda.gov/careers/docs.htm?docid=1355

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Hello everyone. I interviewed and was offered the position nurse 2 step 1. The salary they quoted is my is pretty good as well, considering St.louis area hospitals pay very crappy unless you do weekend option. My next question is:

1) How long and what do you have to do to go up steps? I know a nurse 3 is like management, but I did not know if every year you went up steps or if it is like the "clinical ladder" at the hospitals.

2) I am going to be taking my CCRN and did not know if they give you anything extra at the VA for that. Or maybe it applys to going up a step.

3) Are the raises there annual or every 2 years? The nurse recuiter told me the salary she quoted me would actually be higher than that because tehre was a raise in January. I wasn't sure if this was every year or every other year.

4) What is E qip and do I need to get a password from HR to complete it?

Any info is appreciated. Thanks!!

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Hello everyone. I interviewed and was offered the position nurse 2 step 1... My next question is: 4) What is E qip and do I need to get a password from HR to complete it?

Any info is appreciated. Thanks!!

First of all congratulations getting offered the position. Equip is an additional background check from the United States Government to decide whether you are suitable for the position offered. HR will have to enter you into the system and give you instructions in order for you to gain access. Best of luck.

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