America's Navy Reserve
A Global Force for Good
There are now openings for Nurses (current and aspiring) in America’s Navy Reserve.
Industry: Military, Health Care, Nursing, Medical, Hospital, R&D
Type of Service: Part-time (Reserve Duty)
Type of Position: Nurse Officer in the Navy Nurse Corps (college degree required)
About this Job: Navy Nurses are responsible for the wide-ranging care of military servicemembers – working closely with physicians and other members of the health-care team to deliver high-quality, patient-focused care. In this role:
- Care for Sailors and Marines as well as their eligible family members
- Specialize in any of more than a dozen specialty areas – from General Nursing to Critical Care to Medical/Surgical – or pursue opportunities to serve as anything from a Nurse Anesthetist to a Nurse Practitioner
- Work anywhere from Naval Bases to National Naval Medical centers, hospital ships to mobile clinics
- Earn competitive pay and benefits (this includes tax-free allowances for housing and meals, low-cost life insurance options, retirement benefits, low-cost travel opportunities and potential VA home loans)
Key Opportunities: It’s possible to maintain an existing civilian career while also enjoying the challenges and rewards of Navy Nursing. A Nurse in the Navy Reserve serves as few as two days each month and two weeks each year. There are opportunities for additional service and pay and flexible scheduling opportunities to meet service requirements. There are also distinct professional advantages:
- Take part in disaster relief and humanitarian outreach efforts
- Operate without the typical business concerns and with manageable patient ratios
- Acquire invaluable management experience and unrivaled respect as a health-care leader (Nurse Officer)
- Pursue opportunities not readily available in the civilian sector (i.e., work on an aircraft carrier, in the field or in locations around the world)
- Advance your skills through hands-on experience and train and mentor others
- Receive potential financial incentives if applying as a nursing graduate student or practicing professional
- Receive paid training and access to Navy-funded continuing education
Qualifications and Requirements: Candidates must satisfy specific criteria to be eligible for employment consideration.
- U.S. citizenship: Required
- Education: Graduate of a U.S. education program granting a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) or a Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN) and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
- Licensing: Licensed, in good standing, and currently engaged in nursing practice
- Gender: Male or female
- Age: 18 to 41 (older applicants may be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending upon qualifications and the needs of the Navy Reserve)
- Medical exam: Required
- Physical fitness test: Required