Chief Nurse (Perioperative Service)
- Location
- Mather AFB, California, United States
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Category
- Healthcare & Nursing
- Industry
- Healthcare & Nursing
- Salary
- $179,737 – $228,000 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Apply by
- 6 Nov 2026
About the role
The Veterans Health Administration is recruiting a Chief Nurse for its Perioperative Service at Mather Air Force Base, California. This senior nursing leadership role carries substantial responsibility for perioperative care, overseeing daily clinical and administrative operations, guiding nursing teams, and making sure surgical patients receive safe, well-coordinated care. You will work closely with the Associate Director for Patient Care Services and other leaders, shaping standards and supporting staff development. The appointment is full-time and permanent at VN 04, with a salary of $179,737 to $228,000 per year. The vacancy is open to the public, including U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S., with preference-eligible veterans considered. It suits an experienced nurse leader with a strong perioperative background. Apply through USAJOBS before the closing date of 6 November 2026.
Requirements
U.S. citizenship, nationality or allegiance to the U.S.; current, full, active and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse; senior nursing leadership experience, preferably in perioperative care.
How to apply
- Select Apply now.
- You are taken to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs — Veterans Health Administration’s own application page to send your application.
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