Army Registered Nurse

To be an Army Registered Nurse (RN), you need to have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree and an active Registered Nurse (RN) license. These professionals provide important healthcare services in a variety of settings, such as military hospitals and operational clinics. Army RNs get benefits like help with paying off loans and chances to get more training in important areas like public health, critical care, and perioperative nursing. To become an Army RN, you need to have an accredited BSN and pass the NCLEX exam, which gives you the rank of Second Lieutenant.

Open Specialty Position:

BASE PAY: $3,826 ~ $5,101 and additional pay of non-taxable housing and subsistence allowance

Critical Care Nurse: $100,000 sign on bonus (1 year of experience required)

Public Health Nurse: $50,000 sign on bonus (1 year of experience required)

Perioperative/Operating Room Nurse: $50,000 sign on bonus (1 year of experience required)

Obstetrics and Gynecologic Nurse: $40,000 sign on bonus (2 year of experience required)

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist: $250,000 sign on bonus (1 year of experience required)

Nurse Midwife: $50,000 sign on bonus (no experience required, but preferred)

Benefits:

Salary: Average annual pay for an Army RN is approximately $92,525.

Allowances: Tax-free monthly stipends for housing (BAH) and food (BAS).

Time Off: 30 days of paid vacation annually, plus 11 federal holidays.

Healthcare: Medical, dental, and life insurance that is low-cost or free.

Education: There are ways to keep learning and initiatives to help people pay back their student loans. 

Requirements to Become an Army Nurse:

Education: A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from a program that is recognized by the CCNE or ACEN.

Licensure: You need to have a current, valid, unrestricted RN license and pass the NCLEX.

Citizenship: You must be a U.S. citizen to join the active duty and a permanent resident to join the reserves.

**Active Duty: requires an initial commitment of 4 years**