The federal government is the nation’s largest nursing employer, and it’s easy to see why. Nursing careers with Uncle Sam offer unique and exciting opportunities to:
- Serve your country.
- Make a real difference in improving minority health outcomes on a national scale.
- Be part of a workforce that boasts above-average racial, ethnic and gender diversity.
- Take advantage of outstanding educational, leadership development and career advancement benefits that are not always available in the private sector.
Best of all, nursing opportunities with the federal government are as varied as they are rewarding. Federal employers range from the armed forces to national health care systems like the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Indian Health Service to policy-making agencies like the CDC and the National Institutes of Health—and much more. And they’re actively hiring RNs, LPNs and nurse practitioners in virtually every clinical specialty. If you’re a skilled, experienced nurse who’s looking for not just a job but an empowering career, Uncle Sam wants you!
How do I post a job?
Oregon
Nursing, Portland VA Medical Center, Portland, OR
South Dakota
Registered Nurse, Department of Health, Correctional Health Services, Mike Durfee State Prison, Springfield, SD
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For complete rates and options, email or call Ann Morley at (949) 858-5593.
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