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

Minimum Education: None
Jobcode: 57288177
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DISTINGUISHED CAREERS BEGIN HERE.

As a perioperative nurse and Officer on the U.S. Army Reserve Health Care Team, you'll have the opportunity to enhance your skills while working in your community and serving when needed. In our collaborative environment, you'll have the opportunity to learn new techniques and utilize the latest technology. Most importantly, you'll provide the best nursing care to our Soldiers and their Families.

Benefits include:
- Special Pay of $15,000 ($5,000 per year for three years for ADN or diploma nurse)
- Special Pay of $30,000 ($10,000 per year for three years) for BSN, MSN, DNSc or Ph.D. in nursing degree
- Up to $50,000 for nursing school loans through the Healthcare Professionals Loan Repayment Program (HPLR)
- Paid continuing education
- Travel opportunities, including humanitarian missions
- Low-cost life and dental insurance
- Non-contributory retirement benefits with 20 years of qualifying service
- Networking opportunities
- 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:
- Associate 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
- At least one year of supervised operating room nursing experience
- Between 21 and 42 years of age (may request a waiver)
- Current, valid and unrestricted nursing license
- Permanent U.S. residency

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