Public Health Nurse – U.S. Army

About the role

Join the U.S. Army as a Public Health Nurse and use your nursing expertise to protect service members, their families, retirees, DoD civilians, and host‑nation communities. This position offers a unique blend of clinical care, public‑health leadership, and the chance to serve on both domestic bases and humanitarian missions.

Key responsibilities

• Assess, enforce, and enhance health and safety regulations to maintain force readiness.
• Monitor and control the spread of communicable diseases across military installations.
• Develop and implement evidence‑based public‑health programs.
• Improve existing public‑health initiatives on base and during humanitarian deployments.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing and successful NCLEX completion.
• Current, valid, unrestricted nursing license and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Active RN practice in the United States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
• Public health RN experience meeting current RA/USAR guidance.
• U.S. citizen, Green Card holder, or I‑551 holder eligible for Active Duty or Reserve service.

Required skills

• NCLEX certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Public health nursing experience

What we offer

• Education loan repayment (up to three years)
• Accession and retention bonuses
• 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 training and leadership development