What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intensive Care Nurse position at United States Air Force?
Position Summary
You earned the degree, now get the respect. Nurses are vital to quality patient care, and in the Air Force, they’re treated that way. Our nurses are respected members of a team of highly trained medical and healthcare professionals who work in state-of-the-art medical facilities or aeromedical evacuation units around the world. As an Air Force Critical Care Nurse, you’ll face many challenges, some you’ve seen in the civilian world and some you’ll only encounter in the military. In the Air Force, you’ll get to focus on one thing: being a world-class nurse.
Benefits
The Air Force benefits package is unparalleled in the civilian world. Benefits include:
- 30 days of vacation with pay each year
- Outstanding healthcare coverage for you and your family
- Food and housing assistance
- Generous retirement program
- Continuing medical education opportunities
- Free or low-cost world travel opportunities
Qualifications
This is an active-duty position as an Air Force officer. To be considered, you must meet the following requirements:
- Must be a registered nurse and have a minimum of a BSN, be in the final year of BSN or be in the process of obtaining one
- Minimum 12 months of full-time nursing practice (minimum six of those months practicing specific specialty)
- Completion of eight-week Officer Training School
- Must be a U.S. citizen between the ages of 18 and 47
- Must be willing to relocate
About the Air Force
The mission of the U.S. Air Force is to fly, fight and win—airpower anytime, anywhere. We offer over 200 careers ranging from healthcare to engineering and we live by three core values: integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do. Join us and see how far you’ll go.