TULSA, Okla. — The Eastern Oklahoma VA Healthcare System will hold a hiring fair on Friday, November 6, 2026, as it prepares to open the James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center in downtown Tulsa. The recruitment event will connect job seekers with employment opportunities across clinical, administrative, technical and support services at the new veterans hospital.
The hiring fair will take place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Central Time in the lobby of the James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center, located at 400 S. Houston Ave. in Tulsa.
The event is part of the Department of Veterans Affairs’ efforts to recruit personnel for the 58-bed medical-surgical hospital, which is expected to expand healthcare services for more than 65,000 veterans living in Tulsa and surrounding communities.
VA Hiring Fair to Recruit Healthcare and Support Staff
Recruitment teams from the Eastern Oklahoma VA Healthcare System will be available to discuss job openings, explain federal employment requirements and conduct hiring activities for eligible applicants.
The event will feature onsite interview opportunities across advertised occupations, although participation in an interview will depend on available vacancies and applicable hiring procedures.
“Opening a medical center begins with building a team committed to the Veterans we serve,” said Dr. Timothy Campbell, Associate Director Patient Care Services. “This hiring fair is an opportunity for candidates to explore how their skills could contribute to that mission.”
Clinical and Medical Positions Available
The VA is recruiting healthcare professionals for several departments, including emergency medicine, intensive care, surgery, pharmacy and diagnostic services.
Available positions include:
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Registered nurses for emergency, medical-surgical, intensive care and operating room departments
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Registered nurse assistant managers
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Hospitalist physicians and non-interventional cardiologists
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Clinical pharmacists and pharmacy technicians
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Diagnostic radiologic technologists and supervisory radiologic technologists
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Nursing assistants and laboratory health technicians
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EKG technicians
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Senior social workers
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Medical supply technicians, sterile processing technicians and sterile processing supervisors
These positions will support direct patient care, diagnostic procedures, medication management and hospital operations.
Administrative, Technical and Facility Support Jobs
The hiring fair will also include opportunities for applicants with experience in administration, finance, transportation, security and facility management.
Positions being recruited include:
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Housekeeping aides, leads and supervisors
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Health benefits assistants
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Advanced medical support assistants
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Medical support assistants and medical administration specialists
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Program support assistants
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Cooks and food service workers
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Medical records technicians
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Assistant chief of medical records administration
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Accounting and budget technicians
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Education and training specialists
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Transportation assistants and motor vehicle operators
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Police officers and security assistants
Health system specialists are also encouraged to attend.
The range of positions reflects the staffing needs of a hospital that requires both medical professionals and operational employees to deliver patient services.
How to Apply for VA Jobs in Tulsa
Prospective applicants are encouraged to review participating vacancies before attending the November 6 recruitment event.
Job listings, eligibility requirements and application instructions are available through USAJOBS, the federal government’s official employment website.
Applicants should carefully review the qualifications and required documents associated with each vacancy announcement.
Federal hiring procedures may vary depending on the position, including professional licensing, education, experience and other eligibility requirements.
The VA emphasized that attending the hiring fair does not guarantee an interview, employment offer or appointment. Hiring decisions will depend on approved vacancies and applicable federal recruitment requirements.
November 6 Hiring Fair Details
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Date: Friday, November 6, 2026
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Time: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Central Time
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Location: James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center lobby
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Address: 400 S. Houston Ave., Tulsa, OK 74127
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Human Resources Phone: (918) 577-3600
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Human Resources Email: [email protected]
Additional information about VA employment opportunities is available at VA Careers.
Media inquiries may be directed to Akeam Ashford, APR, Chief of Communications, at [email protected].
New Tulsa VA Medical Center to Expand Veterans Healthcare
The James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center is a 319,000-square-foot medical-surgical hospital designed to strengthen healthcare access for veterans throughout northeastern Oklahoma.
The facility will include 58 hospital beds and is located in downtown Tulsa’s Oklahoma State University Academic Medical District.
Hospital Located Near Major Tulsa Healthcare Facilities
The new medical center is situated alongside the Oklahoma Psychiatric Care Center and OSU Medical Center.
Its location within the medical district is intended to support coordination among healthcare facilities and improve continuity of care for veterans requiring different levels of medical treatment.
The hospital represents a significant addition to the region’s healthcare infrastructure and the VA’s medical services in eastern Oklahoma.
As preparations for the facility’s opening continue, the November 6 hiring fair will provide an opportunity for healthcare professionals and other qualified job seekers to explore federal employment while supporting expanded medical services for Tulsa-area veterans.
