Intensive Care Nurse

US Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery; United States; On-site; USD 102,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Board Certification Pay

PTO 30 days

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Housing allowance

GI Bill

Job summary

The US Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery seeks a Critical Care Registered Nurse Officer to deliver expert care to critically ill patients across Navy medical facilities and operational settings.

This full-time, in-person role offers competitive annual compensation and comprehensive benefits, with housing options and pathways to education benefits, retirement, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from ACEN- or CCNE-accredited program.
• Must have passed the NCLEX-RN.
• At least 2 years of full-time Critical Care RN experience within the past 2 years.
• Full-time clinical experience defined as 36 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized nursing care to critically ill patients in Navy hospitals and centers.
• Collaborate with physicians and teams to stabilize and monitor patients.

Skills

Critical Care Nursing

NCLEX-RN

Clinical Experience 2+ Years

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (ACEN/CCNE accredited)

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)