Intensive Care Nurse

US Navy; United States; On-site; USD 102,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$8,000 Board Certification Pay

30 days PTO

Comprehensive medical/dental coverage

On-base housing or housing allowance

Military retirement benefits

Forever GI Bill

State-of-the-art facilities

No billing headaches

Global rotational opportunities

Job summary

US Navy is seeking a Critical Care Registered Nurse (Nurse Corps Officer) for full-time, in-person roles across the United States. You will care for critically ill patients in Navy facilities and military settings, collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to maintain readiness and high-quality care.

You will receive competitive compensation starting at $101,640 and up to $149,567 annually, along with benefits such as housing options, education benefits, and retirement programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from ACEN- or CCNE-accredited program.
• Successfully passed the NCLEX-RN.
• At least 2 years of full-time clinical experience as a Critical Care Registered Nurse in the preceding 2 years.
• Full-time clinical experience defined as 36 hours per week.
• Ages 21–64 under Federal Law.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized nursing care to critically ill/medically complex patients in Navy hospitals, medical centers, and operational environments.
• Stabilize, monitor, and care for patients requiring intensive nursing support.
• Support health and readiness of Sailors, Marines, and their families.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (ACEN- or CCNE-accredited)

NCLEX-RN

Job description

Critical Care Registered Nurse – U.S. Navy Nurse Corps Officer

Full-Time In-Person | Nationwide | Not Remote or Telemedicine

Starting Annual Compensation: $101,640 to $149,567

Key Responsibilities:

As a Navy Critical Care Registered Nurse, you’ll provide specialized nursing care to critically ill and medically complex patients in Navy hospitals, medical centers, and operational environments. You’ll work alongside physicians, advanced practice providers, and multidisciplinary teams to stabilize, monitor, and care for patients requiring intensive nursing support — helping maintain the health and readiness of Sailors, Marines, and their families.

What You Get:

• $8,000 Annual Board Certification Pay, when eligible
• Exceptional Benefits – 30 days PTO, retirement, comprehensive medical/dental coverage
• No Production Requirements – Focus on patient care and mission readiness
• Free or Subsidized Housing – On-base housing or housing allowance
• Military Retirement Benefits
• Forever GI Bill – Educational benefits for you or eligible dependents
• State-of-the-Art Medical Facilities and excellent support staff
• No Billing Headaches – Patient care is provided within the military healthcare system
• Opportunities to Serve at Military Medical Treatment Facilities, operational units, and locations around the world

Potential Practice Locations:

California, Washington, Virginia, Maryland, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Hawaii, Japan, and more.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Nursing from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Successfully passed the NCLEX-RN
• At least 2 years of full-time clinical experience as a Critical Care Registered Nurse within the preceding 2 years for consideration for the limited Critical Care Accession Bonus quotas
• Full-time clinical experience is defined by Navy guidance as 36 hours per week
• Between the ages of 21 and 64 (Federal Law: Title 10 U.S. Code section 531 and 532)