Critical Care Nurse (RN)

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) Competitive base salary Incentive and retention bonuses ($10k-$35k annually) Medical & dental healthcare coverage Housing allowance Food 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 Work Experience: Minimum 1-year work experience in direct patient care Meet Navy physical health standards ACTIVE-DUTY SERVICE OBLIGATION: 3-4 years active-duty service obligation APPLY: If you are interested, click "Apply" and register your contact information at https://www.navy.com/start?activity=1309998