America's Navy
A Global Force for Good
There are now openings for Nurses (current and aspiring) in America’s Navy.
Industry: Military, Health Care, Nursing, Medical, Hospital, R&D
Type of Service: Full-time (Active Duty)
Type of Position: Nurse Officer in the Navy Medical Corps (college degree required)
About this Job: Navy Nurses are responsible for the wide-ranging care of military servicemembers – working closely with physicians and other members of the health-care team to deliver high-quality, patient-focused care. In this role:
- Care for Sailors and Marines as well as their eligible family members
- Specialize in any of more than a dozen specialty areas – from General Nursing to Critical Care to Medical/Surgical – or pursue opportunities to serve as anything from a Nurse Anesthetist to a Nurse Practitioner
- Work anywhere from Naval Bases to National Naval Medical Centers, hospital ships to mobile clinics
- Earn competitive pay and benefits (this includes tax-free allowances for housing and meals, comprehensive medical/dental coverage, retirement benefits, 30 days' vacation with pay earned every year, and low-cost travel opportunities)
Key Opportunities: A nursing professional in the Navy does much of what a nurse in civilian practice does. There are also distinct professional advantages:
- Take part in disaster relief and humanitarian outreach efforts
- Operate without the typical business concerns and with manageable patient ratios
- Acquire invaluable management experience and unrivaled respect as a health-care leader (Nurse Officer)
- Pursue opportunities not readily available in the civilian sector (i.e., work on an aircraft carrier, in the field or in locations around the world)
- Advance your skills through hands-on experience and train and mentor others
- Take advantage of generous nursing education programs if applying as a student (service does not begin until after education has been completed)
- Receive paid training and access to Navy-funded continuing education
Qualifications and Requirements: Candidates must satisfy specific criteria to be eligible for employment consideration.
- U.S. citizenship: Required
- Education: Graduate of a U.S. education program granting a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) or a Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN) and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
- Licensing: License to practice in a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or a U.S. territory (must obtain a license within one year of beginning Active Duty service)
- Gender: Male or female
- Age: 18 to 42
- Medical exam: Required
- Physical fitness test: Required
- Service commitment: Minimum of three years of Active Duty
