Careers & Jobs
Critical Care Nurse (66H8A)
Enlisted
Officer
- Active Duty
- Army Reserve
- Open to Women
- Entry Level
Overview
You can provide the very best nursing care to our Soldiers and their families when you become a critical care nurse on the U.S. Army health care team.
As an officer on our multidisciplinary team, you’ll develop new skills and gain the experience that will set you apart from your peers.
Requirements
Active Duty
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing from a program accredited by the National League for Nursing or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (or accepted by the U.S. Secretary of Education)
- Completion of a qualified course in critical care nursing or one year of supervised critical care experience
- Must be between 21 and 42 years of age (may request a waiver)
- Current, valid and unrestricted nursing license
- Must be a U.S. citizen
Army Reserve
- In addition to the above qualifications, permanent U.S. residency is required for Reserve duty officers.
Training
Job training for a critical care nurse includes completing an Officer Basic Leadership Course, which introduces you to the Army Health Care system, Army doctrine and basic Soldier/leader skills.
Helpful Skills
- Ability to make accurate, immediate decisions
- Perform under stress
- Apply critical technical and thinking skills
- Tremendous concentration
Learn more about the ASVAB and see what jobs you could qualify for.
Compensation
Active Duty
- Army Nurse Accession Bonus
- Health Professions Loan Repayment Program, which can be applied toward qualified nursing school loans
- Paid continuing education, including clinical specialization courses
Army Reserve
- Special Pay
- Reimbursement of nursing school loans through the Healthcare Professionals Loan Repayment Program
- Paid continuing education
Education Benefits
The U.S. Army provides generous education loan-repayment programs, residency programs and continuing education opportunities to support your continued career growth and development.
