Neonatal ICU Nurse (RN)

Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA • Tacoma, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Department of Nursing, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma Washington. Seeking a Neonatal ICU Nurse (RN). Recruitment or Relocation incentives MAY be authorized. Advance-in Hire/Salary negotiation may be available to candidates who are new to Federal service. Advanced Leave Accrual MAY be authorized to candidates who are new to Federal service. The facility is one of four Level II Trauma Centers in Washington State and participates in unique partnerships with civilian facilities to provide care to non-beneficiary trauma victims beyond the gates of Joint Base Lewis-McChord. At Madigan you will practice alongside civilian and military health care experts and experience unique professional opportunities. Our staff serves by caring for our military but are not subject to military requirements. We operate within safe staffing standards - giving you time to provide exceptional care. Located in the beautiful Pacific Northwest on the Puget Sound, in Washington State, Joint Base Lewis-McChord is near the city of Lakewood, 10 minutes from Tacoma and 20 minutes from Olympia, the state capitol. JBLM is situated in a key location along Interstate 5, allowing easy access to Sea-Tac Airport and to the deep water ports of Tacoma and Seattle. Although the Army and Air Force missions have changed over the years, one thing has not changed—the natural setting of the base. On a clear day, majestic Mount Rainier looms on the horizon, towering over the other peaks of the Cascade Range. From the mountains to the deep waters of Puget Sound and the Pacific Ocean, the local areas abound in natural beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities. Camping, hunting, fishing, hiking, boating and now sports are a way of life in Washington State. Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid-time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions.

Requirements

• US Citizens
• A graduate or higher level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program.
• Education must have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.
• A current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
• Must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination.
• Graduates of foreign nursing schools must have completed the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools Certification Program.
• A diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in Nursing from a professional nursing program and possession of at least one full year of professional nursing experience (equivalent to the GS-9 grade level or above) which includes providing comprehensive care to critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU); performing advanced cardiopulmonary and respiratory therapy treatments, administering medications through multiple routes; operating specialized medical equipment such as massive transfusion systems, Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs), and other complex life-support technologies.
• A PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field.
• Current federal employee occupying a position in the 0610 occupational series and have been continuously employed in this occupational series since September 27, 2017 or before.
• Completion of all requirements for a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) from a professional nursing program
• 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education from a professional nursing program.

Nice To Haves

• Recruitment or Relocation incentives MAY be authorized.
• Advance-in Hire/Salary negotiation may be available to candidates who are new to Federal service.
• Advanced Leave Accrual MAY be authorized to candidates who are new to Federal service.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nurse (Clinical/Critical Care) at a Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) within the Defense Health Agency (DHA).
• Deliver continuous assessment, complex interventions, and rapid clinical decision-making to stabilize life-threatening conditions.
• Execute emergency measures in the absence of a physician, including neonatal resuscitation, preparation of emergency medications, defibrillation per protocol, and stabilization of life-threatening conditions.
• Assist with endotracheal intubation, perform suctioning, and conduct continuous respiratory assessments to optimize oxygenation and ventilation.
• Monitor cardiac output, vital signs, peripheral perfusion, fluid balance, and level of consciousness.
• Administer medications via oral, intra-muscular, subcutaneous, intradermal and intravenous.
• Operate specialized equipment, including ventilators, oxygen delivery systems, Ambu bags, intravenous infusion pumps, and wall-mounted suction devices, ensuring safe and effective support for critically ill patients.
• Deliver training to staff and beneficiaries, including orientation of new personnel, hands-on instruction in critical-care equipment, emergency response, and neonatal stabilization techniques.
• Conducts patient care conferences within the organization as needed to support coordinated treatment planning and communication.

Benefits

• competitive compensation packages
• paid-time off
• medical benefits
• student loan repayments
• retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior