Practical Nurse (Surgical)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA in Tacoma, WA, is seeking a registered nurse to join the Department of Surgery at Madigan Army Medical Center. This Direct Hire solicitation may include a recruitment or relocation incentive, with potential salary negotiation for those new to federal service.

The nurse will provide care across surgical, pre/post-operative, and outpatient settings for patients of all ages, supporting recovery and overall patient outcomes in a high-demand military medical

Qualifications

• Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalence to U.S. education or full credit given for courses at a U.S. college or university.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients with various conditions and of all ages in specialty surgical, pre-and post-operative, and outpatient settings.

Skills

Nursing care

All ages patient care

Surgical/pre/post-op care

Education

Foreign education evaluation

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Military Treatment Facilities under DHA

About the Position: This position is located in the Department of Surgery at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Key Responsibilities

Provide nursing care to patients with various conditions and of all ages in specialty surgical, pre-and post-operative, and outpatient settings.

Requirements & Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Military Treatment Facilities under DHA, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $66453 – $86388/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.