VA has developed several polytrauma centers throughout the U.S. to provide specialized care to young veterans who have sustained multiple injuries. Polytrauma is defined as two or more injuries resulting in physical, cognitive, psychological, or psychosocial impairments and functional disability.

VA nursing leaders and staff members have made significant contributions to this complex field of care. Polytrauma patients have very different physical, psychosocial, and economic needs. VA nurses are drawing upon their experience to connect with this younger generation of veterans and provide them with expert care during their critical recovery phase. A VA Nursing Polytrauma Consortium, comprised of nursing leaders from each polytrauma center, also shares clinical, administrative, educational, and research initiatives related to polytrauma care.

If you are interested in providing this type of specialized nursing care, look for positions available in the following cities where VA polytrauma centers are currently located:

• Minneapolis, Minn.
• Palo Alto, Calif.
• Richmond, Va.
• Tampa, Fla.

Read more about VA's polytrauma centers.