Overview
This Travel Nurse Practitioner – Veterans Disability Examinations role is for experienced NPs who want to support Veterans as they pursue the VA benefits they have earned. You will complete focused compensation and pension (C&P) disability exams and submit clear, objective findings that help inform timely benefit decisions.

This part-time, contract opportunity is best suited for Nurse Practitioners who are comfortable traveling, working independently, and documenting thoroughly in a web-based platform. You will see a manageable volume of Veterans each day, with a Monday–Friday schedule and all required travel arranged or reimbursed.

If you value structured assessments, predictable workflows, and mission-driven work with minimal administrative hassle, this assignment offers a straightforward way to serve Veterans while keeping flexibility in your broader clinical schedule.

Position Details

• Location: Travel across the United States (must hold at least one active state license from list below)
• Facility type: Community-based exam sites conducting VA compensation and pension evaluations
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
• Assignment type: Part-time, contract; approximately 2 weeks of travel per month
• Patient volume: Typically 3–5 Veterans per day
• Scope: Disability-focused compensation and pension examinations (no ongoing primary care)
• Work setting: On the road; travel to designated exam locations
• Pay: $525 per day
• Travel: All travel arranged up front or self-booked with reimbursement (excluding food and entertainment)

Benefits / Coverage

• Travel logistics coordinated in advance or reimbursed if you self-book (excluding food and entertainment)
• Web-based exam tool to streamline documentation and reduce paperwork
• 24-hour exam, technology, and training support
• Rapid claims reimbursement

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive VA compensation and pension disability examinations for Veterans
• Conduct focused, objective assessments based on service-connected health concerns
• Document findings in the web-based exam tool with clear, concise clinical detail
• Complete and submit electronic exam records within 24 hours of each examination
• Maintain professionalism, respect, and sensitivity in all Veteran interactions
• Build and maintain positive relationships with Veterans in the communities you serve

Qualifications

Required:

• Active Nurse Practitioner license in at least one of the following states:
  • Alaska
  • Arizona
  • Colorado
  • Connecticut
  • Delaware
  • Hawaii
  • Idaho
  • Iowa
  • Kansas
  • Maine
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
  • Minnesota
  • Montana
  • Nebraska
  • Nevada
  • New Hampshire
  • New Mexico
  • North Dakota
  • Oregon
  • Rhode Island
  • South Dakota
  • Utah
  • Vermont
  • Washington
  • Wyoming
• APRN certification
• Master’s degree in Nursing
• Willingness to travel nationwide, approximately 2 weeks per month
• Comfortable working on the road and in varied clinical environments
• Ability to complete online documentation and submit records within required timeframes

Preferred:

• Previous VA or compensation and pension exam experience

What to Expect Working With Frontera
Frontera is a boutique healthcare staffing partner, so you work with a small, focused team that knows this type of assignment well. You can expect direct communication, clear expectations about schedule and travel, and transparent discussion of pay and logistics.

Your recruiter and our credentialing support staff stay engaged from your first conversation through your start date and beyond. We prioritize responsiveness, straightforward answers, and timely follow-up—no ghosting, no surprises, and help navigating requirements for this VA-related work.

Application Process

• Submit your application online through Frontera
• If your background aligns, a recruiter will contact you for an initial screening and to review travel expectations
• With your approval, your profile is presented directly to the client
• You interview with the hiring team or clinical lead as requested
• Credentialing and any required onboarding begin once there is mutual interest
• Your travel schedule and start date are confirmed after you are cleared and the assignment is finalized