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IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR NURSES
In the Navy Nurse Corps, you can become the respected nurse you want to be. A true partner in health care. An Officer of equal standing among fellow Officers. Welcome to prove yourself as not only a valued member of the team, but as a leader in your own right. Here you can:
- Earn excellent compensation in a renowned global practice
- Expect manageable patient ratios that promote high-quality, one-on-one care
- Further your expertise through hands-on experience and Navy-funded advanced training
- Experience pride, honor and camaraderie shared among Health Care Officers
- Enjoy an exciting life filled with new challenges, travel and adventure
JOB DESCRIPTION
As a Navy Nurse, you will provide wide-ranging care for Sailors, Marines and servicemembers – and their families. In this position, you will do everything a typical nurse does – with the opportunity to set yourself apart and go beyond the routine:
- Check vitals, treat wounds and manage triage
- Lift spirits, restore hope and mentor others
- Contribute to humanitarian relief efforts and participate in outreach programs in this country and around the world
- Utilize some of the most advanced technology on the planet
- Work at top military nursing facilities on shore, at sea and in the field
- Team with top health-care professionals on the highly respected Navy Health Care team
SPECIALIZATION AREAS
There are opportunities to focus on general nursing in the Navy or to focus on any of over a dozen specialized areas or roles:
- Critical Care
- Education
- Emergency Trauma
- Manpower System Analysis
- Maternal/Infant
- Medical/Surgical
- Neonatal Intensive Care
- Nurse Anesthetist
- Nurse Midwife
- Nurse Practitioner
- Family
- Pediatric
- Psychiatric
- Women's Health
- Pediatric
- Perioperative
- Psychiatric
- Public Health
- Research
- Training/Management
You’ll find Navy Nursing progressive, giving its nurses the chance to earn unmatched credentials and to uphold a proud heritage of excellence.
FINANCIAL OFFERS
Wherever you are in your nursing career, the Navy can help you attain your goals with timely financial assistance and continued education programs.
As a nursing student: Get up to $34,000* to help with the costs of your nursing school education through the Nurse Candidate Program. That includes an initial grant of $10,000 – plus a monthly stipend of $1,000 for up to 24 months while earning your degree.
Already a nursing professional? Get a sign-on bonus between $20,000 and $30,000.* Plus, possibly receive up to $40,000 more to help repay your nursing school loans.* And take advantage of postgraduate career training opportunities – funded by the Navy.
Contact a Navy Officer Recruiter for complete offer details.
*Offer depends on length of service commitment.
BENEFITS
As a full-time Navy Nurse Officer, you can look forward to excellent benefits that include:
- A competitive salary and supplemental pay
- Scheduled pay raises and regular promotions
- Advanced training funded by the Navy
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage (includes family)
- Generous retirement income plus a 401(k)-like savings plan
- 30 days of vacation with pay earned every year
- Tax-free allowances for housing, meals and shopping (at military stores)
- Free or low-cost world travel opportunities
- Access to military clubs worldwide
- And much more
All this – with the pride, purpose and satisfaction of serving your country. With a more reasonable and flexible schedule than typically found in private practice. Giving you ample time to devote to your career, your family and personal pursuits.
QUALIFICATIONS
To qualify for Active Duty employment consideration in the Navy Nurse Corps, you must meet the following requirements:
- Be a U.S. citizen or a foreign citizen currently practicing in the U.S. (contact a Navy Officer Recruiter for details)
- Be a student or graduate in good standing of a U.S. education program granting a bachelor of science degree and accredited by the appropriate state board of nursing or the National League for Nursing
- Be licensed to practice in a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or a U.S. territory (new graduates must obtain a license within one year of beginning Active Duty service)
- Be willing to serve a minimum of three years of Active Duty
- Be between the ages of 18 and 42
- Be in good physical condition and pass a full medical examination
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Right now, the need for nurses is critical in the Navy – so answer the call. To learn more about this full-time opportunity, click Apply Now and fill out the brief form.
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