Active Perioperative Nurse - (US-VA-Richmond - 23298)

Minimum Education: None
Jobcode: 57287572
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DISTINGUISHED CAREERS BEGIN HERE.

As a perioperative nurse and Officer on the U.S. Army Health Care Team, you'll manage the care for Soldiers and their Families when they need it most. You'll work as a member of our operating room team, surrounded by collaborative professionals who share your dedication to patient care.

Benefits include:
- Army Nurse Accession Bonus of $15,000 or $25,000 (up to $10,000 if combined with loan repayment program)
- Nurse Loan Repayment Program of more than $114,000 over three years; may be applied toward qualified nursing school loans
- Paid continuing education, including clinical specialization courses
- Travel opportunities, including humanitarian missions
- No-cost or low-cost medical and dental care for you and your family
- Non-contributory retirement benefits with 20 years of qualifying service
- 30 days of paid vacation earned annually
- Commissary and post exchange shopping privileges
- Flexible, portable retirement savings and investment plan similar to a 401(k)
- Privileges that come with being an Officer in the U.S. Army
- Training to become a leader in your field

Requirements include:
- Bachelor's degree in nursing from a program accredited by the National League for Nursing or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education or accepted by the U.S. Secretary of Education
- Completion of a qualified course in operating room nursing or 1 year of supervised operating room experience
- Between 21 and 42 years of age (may request a waiver)
- Current, valid and unrestricted nursing license
- U.S. citizenship

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