To all those that have worked or are currently working at the VA as a nurse, what do you think my odds are of getting hired in the ER? I submitted my application, I have my BSN and a master's degree in public health. I am a CEN and CPEN nurse with my ACLS, PALS, and TNCC. I have been an RN for a little over 2 years now with all of my time being spent in a level II trauma center ER.