Nurse

Turn your passion for nursing into a mission of service

Use your skills and experience to care for our nation’s heroes while advancing your own career. The U.S. Army offers opportunities for education, leadership, and a range of benefits for you and your family.

Read on to fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience If you are a good match, make an application.

Outstanding Opportunities

Support the health and readiness of our nation's defenders. As a Public Health Nurse in the U.S. Army, you will play a critical role in protecting service members, their families, retirees, Department of Defense civilians, and host nation communities. You will assess, enforce, and enhance health and safety regulations, ensuring a strong and resilient force.

Your expertise will be essential in monitoring and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, developing evidence-based programs, and improving existing public health initiatives—both on base and during humanitarian missions. The Army provides extensive opportunities for professional growth, including specialized training, continued education, seminars, and conferences, helping you advance as both a healthcare provider and an Army Officer.

You can choose to serve either Active Duty or in the Army Reserve. If you choose the Army Reserve, you’ll have the flexibility to serve your country while remaining engaged in your local community. No matter how you choose to serve, a career as an Army Public Health Nurse empowers you to make a lasting impact.

Outstanding Benefits

Repayment of qualified education loans to lending institutions, paid annually over a maximum of three years while serving

Based on your field of concentration, you may be eligible for an accession bonus, as well as retention bonuses once the initial contract obligation is served

Travel opportunities, to include humanitarian missions

Up to 30 days of paid vacation earned annually

Enrollment in the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System

No- to low-cost medical and dental care for you and your family

Commissary and post exchange shopping privileges

Specialized training to become a leader in medicine

Eligibility Requirements

Must have a bachelor’s degree in nursing and a pass on the NCLEX

Must have a current, valid, unrestricted nursing license, and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Have been practicing as an RN in the United States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. Territory

Must meet all public health RN experience requirements per current RA/USAR guidance

Must be a U.S. citizen/Green Card holder/I-551 holder to serve Active Duty or Reserves.

Have questions or want more information?

To find out more information about becoming a Public Health Nurse in the U.S. Army, visit You may also reach out to your local Army Healthcare Recruiter to learn how you can get started on your journey as an Army Public Health Nurse.