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Critical Care Nurse

Overview:

You can provide the very best nursing care to our Soldiers and their families when you become a critical care nurse on the U.S. Army health care team. As an officer on our multidisciplinary team, you'll develop new skills and gain the experience that will set you apart from your peers.

Requirements:

Active Duty

Bachelor's degree in nursing from a program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) or accepted by the U.S. Secretary of Education
Completion of a qualified course in critical care nursing or one year of supervised critical care experience
Must be between 21 and 42 years of age
Current, valid and unrestricted nursing license
Must be a U.S. citizen

Army Reserve

In addition to the above qualifications, permanent U.S. residency is required for Reserve duty officers.
Must be between 21 and 42 years of age (waivers available)

Training:

Job training for a critical care nurse includes completing a Basic Officer Leadership Course (BOLC), which introduces you to the Army health care system, Army doctrine and basic Soldier/leader skills.

Helpful Skills:

Ability to make accurate, immediate decisions
Perform under stress
Apply critical technical and thinking skills
Tremendous concentration

Compensation:

In addition to your annual salary and the many privileges that come with being an officer on the U.S. Army health care team, you'll be rewarded with:

Active Benefits:

Health Professional Signing Bonus of up to $100,000
Health Professional Student Loan Repayment of $20,000 per year up to a maximum of $60,000
May receive pay for continuing education, including clinical specialization courses