Registered Nurse - Now Hiring
U.S. Navy10 months ago
Stockton, CA, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
The Navy Nurse Corps offers an opportunity to serve your country while advancing your nursing career both professionally and personally. Eligible candidates (ages 18–34 for enlistment and up to 41 for commissioned officers) can enjoy excellent scholarship opportunities—including potential debt-free nursing school—and specialty training that provides a competitive edge in the field. As a Navy Nurse, you may work at leading medical facilities around the globe and even serve aboard hospital ships, caring for service members, their families, and communities in need.
Key Responsibilities
- For Nurse Anesthetists: administer general and regional anesthesia, monitor patients, and assist in training medical personnel.
- For Primary Care Nurse Practitioners: deliver comprehensive health care and health maintenance for service members and their families.
- For Medical-Surgical Nurses: assess, plan, and implement direct nursing care and assume charge nurse responsibilities.
- For Perioperative Nurses: plan, implement, and evaluate care for surgery patients.
- For Critical Care Nurses: provide specialized care to critically ill patients and train personnel in advanced care procedures.
- For Mental Health Nurses and Nurse Practitioners: deliver direct mental health services and lead the training of both military and civilian staff.
- For Military-Specific Specializations: focus on education, training, manpower systems analysis, and nursing research.
Required Qualifications
- U.S. Citizen (eligible between ages 18 and 41 for officer commissioning)
- Currently licensed and practicing nursing in the U.S. (new graduates must obtain a license within one year of beginning Active Duty)
- In good standing with a CCNE-accredited U.S. education program granting a Bachelor of Science degree
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive salary
- Free health insurance
- Free housing
- A retirement plan
- 30 days paid vacation per year
- Generous scholarship, sign-on bonus, and loan repayment programs to support educational advancement
Required Skills
critical care
patient care
medical-surgical nursing
communication
team collaboration