As a nursing student, you are no stranger to the challenges and opportunities of civilian
practice. You are capable of making a significant, lasting impact wherever you go. Are you ready for
something more?
In the Nurse Candidate Program, you will receive a $10K sign on bonus, and $1000 stipend/month while you are in the program.
Upon graduation, you are guaranteed a commission as an Ensign in the US Navy. Spend 4-5 years in the Navy traveling the world, gaining experience and lifelong friendships, and on the Navy’s dime, study to become a nurse practitioner, a nurse anesthetist or even attend the famed Naval School of Health Sciences in Bethesda, MD.
As a Registered Nurse in the Navy, you will be responsible for providing care to
patients while adhering to compliance standards. The ideal candidate should be
able to recognize patient needs and prioritize those needs with the needs
outlined by physicians.
Current jobs available:
• Critical Care/ICU
• Med/Surg
• Psych Mental Health
• Maternal/Infant
• Community Health
As a Nurse in the Navy, you will:
• Deliver the most advanced medical care to our nation’s heroes and their
families
• Gain experience and pioneer new treatments
• Access the most advanced medical technology and resources
• Potentially exercise command of medical units and/or perform special staff
functions in health support for commanders at all levels
• Collaborate with fellow healthcare officers and partner with International
Relief Teams and organizations, such as FEMA, USAID and Project Hope
• Assure quality care by adhering to standards set by the physicians
• Provide care education to patients in person or over the phone
• Adhere to compliance guidelines throughout processes (OSHA, FDA,
HIPAA)
Additional incentives include:
• Excellent retirement benefits including Blended Retirement System/Pension
• and 5% 401K Government matching contribution
• Tricare Dental & Health Insurance for you and your dependents
• Serviceman’s Group Life Insurance—up to $400,000
• Post 9/11 GI Bill, which provides educational benefits to fulfill your
educational needs with ability to transfer to eligible dependents
• Base Facilities, Commissary and Exchange access for you and your family
• Travel Space on military aircrafts from certain military bases at a low fee
• Department of Veterans Affairs Home Loan Guarantee Program
Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Citizen, currently practicing (licensed & board certified/eligible)
and meet our physical, legal, security screening and credential requirements.