Nurse, RN, Registered Nurse Opportunities - U.S. Navy (Albuquerque, New Mexico)

Positioned to make a difference. Respected among medical peers. On a career path that's going places. There's no exaggerating the fulfilling role you'll find as a nurse in today's Navy or Navy Reserve.
 
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Nichole Benson
Lieutenant Junior Grade, Navy Nurse Corps
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IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR NURSES

In the Navy Nurse Corps, you can become the respected nurse you want to be. A true partner in health care. An Officer of equal standing among fellow Officers. Welcome to prove yourself as not only a valued member of the team, but as a leader in your own right. Here you can:

• Earn excellent compensation in a renowned global practice
• Expect manageable patient ratios that promote high-quality, one-on-one care
• Further your expertise through hands-on experience and Navy-funded advanced training
• Experience pride, honor and camaraderie shared among Health Care Officers
• Enjoy an exciting life filled with new challenges, travel and adventure

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Navy Nurse, you will provide wide-ranging care for Sailors, Marines and servicemembers and their families. In this position, you will do everything a typical nurse does with the opportunity to set yourself apart and go beyond the routine:

• Check vitals, treat wounds and manage triage
• Lift spirits, restore hope and mentor others
• Contribute to humanitarian relief efforts and participate in outreach programs in this country and around the world
• Utilize some of the most advanced technology on the planet
• Work at top military nursing facilities on shore, at sea and in the field
• Team with top health-care professionals on the highly respected Navy Health Care team

SPECIALIZATION AREAS

There are opportunities to focus on general nursing in the Navy or to focus on any of over a dozen specialized areas or roles:

• Critical Care
• Education
• Emergency Trauma
• Manpower System Analysis
• Maternal/Infant
• Medical/Surgical
• Neonatal Intensive Care
• Nurse Anesthetist
• Nurse Midwife
• Nurse Practitioner
  • Family
  • Pediatric
  • Psychiatric
  • Women's Health
• Pediatric
• Perioperative
• Psychiatric
• Public Health
• Research
• Training/Management

Youll find Navy Nursing progressive, giving its nurses the chance to earn unmatched credentials and to uphold a proud heritage of excellence.

FINANCIAL OFFERS

Wherever you are in your nursing career, the Navy can help you attain your goals with timely financial assistance and continued education programs.

As a nursing student: Get up to $34,000* to help with the costs of your nursing school education through the Nurse Candidate Program. That includes an initial grant of $10,000 plus a monthly stipend of $1,000 for up to 24 months while earning your degree.

Already a nursing professional? Get a sign-on bonus between $20,000 and $30,000.* Plus, possibly receive up to $40,000 more to help repay your nursing school loans.* And take advantage of postgraduate career training opportunities funded by the Navy.

Contact a Navy Officer Recruiter for complete offer details.

*Offer depends on length of service commitment.

BENEFITS

As a full-time Navy Nurse Officer, you can look forward to excellent benefits that include:

• A competitive salary and supplemental pay
• Scheduled pay raises and regular promotions
• Advanced training funded by the Navy
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage (includes family)
• Generous retirement income plus a 401(k)-like savings plan
• 30 days of vacation with pay earned every year
• Tax-free allowances for housing, meals and shopping (at military stores)
• Free or low-cost world travel opportunities
• Access to military clubs worldwide
• And much more

All this with the pride, purpose and satisfaction of serving your country. With a more reasonable and flexible schedule than typically found in private practice. Giving you ample time to devote to your career, your family and personal pursuits.

QUALIFICATIONS

To qualify for Active Duty employment consideration in the Navy Nurse Corps, you must meet the following requirements:

• Be a U.S. citizen or a foreign citizen currently practicing in the U.S. (contact a Navy Officer Recruiter for details)
• Be a student or graduate in good standing of a U.S. education program granting a bachelor of science degree and accredited by the appropriate state board of nursing or the National League for Nursing
• Be licensed to practice in a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or a U.S. territory (new graduates must obtain a license within one year of beginning Active Duty service)
• Be willing to serve a minimum of three years of Active Duty
• Be between the ages of 18 and 42
• Be in good physical condition and pass a full medical examination

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Interested In Serving Part-Time?

You don't have to leave your current position to enjoy the challenges and rewards of the Navy Nurse Corps. Consider the Navy Reserve - and commit to as few as two days each month and two weeks each year with opportunities for additional service and pay.

You can experience all the best aspects of life as a Navy Nurse Officer. Plus, choose any one of three outstanding offers:*

Up to $50,000 in nursing school loan repayment assistance
Specialty pay: up to $30,000 for nurses, up to $75,000 for nurse anesthetists
An immediate one-time sign-on bonus of up to $10,000

To learn more about serving part-time as a nurse in the Navy Reserve, click here to fill out a brief form.

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*Offers cannot be combined, and depend on specialty and length of service commitment. Contact a Navy Reserve Officer Recruiter for complete offer details.