Critical Care Nurse (RN)

US Navy; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Incentive and retention bonuses

Housing allowance

Military retirement plan

30 days paid vacation

Continuing education

Job summary

U.S. Navy Nurse Corps Officers seek highly motivated Critical Care/ICU Registered Nurses to deliver patient-centered care to Sailors, Marines and families worldwide. As commissioned officers, they lead clinical teams and develop advanced skills in diverse environments.

Active-duty positions offer opportunities for enroute care, education, and leadership development, with global postings from San Diego to overseas bases. Open to BSN-holders with valid licenses and physical readiness.

Qualifications

• Citizenship: U.S. citizen
• Age: Commission before 42 (waivers considered)
• Education: BSN or higher from an ACEN/CCNE-accredited program
• License: Current unrestricted nursing license in good standing
• Meet Navy physical health standards

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care to critically ill and high-acuity patients in military medical facilities or operational environments
• Provide highly skilled, specialized nursing care to critical patients, including enroute care
• Work alongside physicians, surgeons, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams
• Maintain clinical readiness and proficiency in critical care nursing practices and procedures
• Support Navy Medicine missions, including humanitarian and disaster-relief operations
• Develop leadership and management skills as a commissioned officer

Skills

Critical Care

Leadership

Education

BSN or higher (ACEN/CCNE)

Job description

The U.S. Navy is seeking highly motivated Critical Care/ICU Registered Nurses to provide healthcare services to Sailors, Marines, and their families around the world. Navy Nurses serve as commissioned officers and medical leaders, delivering patient-centered care in a variety of clinical environments while developing advanced leadership and specialty skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is an Active-Duty position to become a Nurse in the United States Navy.

As a Critical Care Nurse, you will:

• Provide patient care to critically ill and high-acuity patients in military medical treatment facilities or operational environments.
• Provide highly skilled, specialized nursing care to critical patients, including enroute care and train personnel in critical care nursing procedures.
• Work alongside physicians, surgeons, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Maintain clinical readiness and proficiency in critical care nursing practices and procedures.
• Support Navy Medicine missions that may include humanitarian missions, disaster relief, and global health operations.
• Develop leadership and management skills as a commissioned officer.

PAY & BENEFITS:

Navy Nurses receive competitive compensation and benefits, including:

• Sign-on bonus ($30-100k, depending on years of experience & service obligation)
• Incentive and retention bonuses ($10k-$35k annually)
• Housing allowance
• Military retirement plan
• 30-days paid vacation a year
• Paid continuing education and specialty training

WORK LOCATION:

Nurse Corps Officers may serve at any one of more than 250 Navy and medical facilities around the globe, from Hawaii to Japan, Germany to Guam and California to Florida. As a Navy Nurse, you could work at one of the highly acclaimed National Naval Medical Centers in San Diego, CA, Portsmouth, VA, or Bethesda, MD. Additional opportunities may be available on surface ships, with aircraft squadrons or even with the Fleet Marine Force.

Location Note:

Los Angeles represents the recruiting area for this posting. Duty station assignments are based on Navy needs and may be located throughout the United States or overseas.

BASIC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

To become a Commissioned Officer in the Nurse Corps, basic eligibility requirements include:

• Citizenship: Applicants must be a U.S. citizen
• Age: Commission before age 42 (waivers considered on a case-by-case basis)
• Education: BSN or higher from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• License: Must possess a current and unrestricted license in good standing
• Meet Navy physical health standards

ACTIVE-DUTY SERVICE OBLIGATION:

• 3-4 years active-duty service obligation