U.S. Army Perioperative Nurse (Active Duty/Reserve)

About the role

The U.S. Army seeks dedicated Perioperative Nurses to join a highly skilled surgical team. You will provide comprehensive care to service members, veterans, and their families throughout the entire operative process, ensuring safety and optimal outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and deliver nursing services before, during, and after surgery.
• Supervise patient experience in coordination with the surgical team.
• Provide clinical, administrative, safety, educational, and research support as an officer.
• Participate in training, continued education, seminars, and conferences to stay current with perioperative practices.
• Support humanitarian missions and community health initiatives when serving in the Army Reserve.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an ACEN, CCNE, or NLN‑accredited program.
• Current, unrestricted RN license and successful NCLEX completion.
• At least 1 year of full‑time perioperative nursing experience for Active Duty applicants; minimum 6 months RN experience within the past year for Reserve applicants.
• Completion of the 66E Perioperative Nursing Course or documented equivalent experience.
• U.S. citizenship for Active Duty positions.

Required skills

• Perioperative nursing

What we offer

• Education loan repayment and possible accession bonus.
• Travel opportunities, including humanitarian missions.
• Up to 30 days paid vacation annually.
• Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System.
• Low‑cost medical and dental care for you and your family.
• Commissary and post‑exchange shopping privileges.
• Specialized leadership training in medicine.