Labor and Delivery

U.S. Navy Nurse Corps – Direct Accession Labor and Delivery and/or Maternal Infant

BSN and US Citizenship is required.

Position: Labor and Delivery or Maternal Infant Nurse (Direct Accession Officer)

Rank: Ensign (O-1) to Lieutenant (O-3), depending on experience

Location: Naval Medical Centers and Military Treatment Facilities worldwide (including stateside and overseas locations)

About the Role

The Navy Nurse Corps is seeking experienced Maternal Infant and Labor and delivery nurses to serve as commissioned officers. As a Direct Accession Labor and Delivery and/or Postpartum Nurse, you will provide advanced nursing care to active-duty service members, retirees, and their families in various settings.

This is a direct commissioning opportunity for qualified civilian nurses who want to serve their country while advancing their clinical practice in a dynamic military healthcare system.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide prenatal, labor, delivery, postpartum, and neonatal care in military hospitals and clinics.
• Collaborate with Obstetricians, Pediatricians, and other specialists to ensure optimal maternal and infant health.
• Mentor Hospital Corpsmen in basic healthcare skills.
• Participate in humanitarian missions, disaster relief, and global deployments offering prenatal and postpartum care.
• Educate families on maternal health, well-being, and infant care practices.

What We Offer

• Competitive starting salary (dependent on experience) plus housing allowance, subsistence allowance, and potential specialty pay
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage for you and your family
• 30 days paid vacation annually + federal holidays
• Retirement pension after 20 years of service + Thrift Savings Plan (similar to 401k) with matching
• Opportunities for fully funded graduate education (MSN, DNP, etc.)
• Leadership development and career progression within the Nurse Corps
• Potential for global assignments and operational experience

Minimum Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited program
• Current, unrestricted RN license in any U.S. state or territory
• Minimum 1–2 years of recent Labor and Delivery and/or Postpartum care experience
• RNC-OB certification preferred (not required)
• Must meet Navy physical and medical standards and be eligible for a secret security clearance
• Maximum age: Generally, under 42 at time of commissioning (waivers considered on a case-by-case basis)

Benefits that are offered across the board:

• Relocation assistance
• Untaxed housing and subsistence allowance
• Specialty pay (dependent on specialty)
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage for you and your family
• 30 days paid vacation annually + federal holidays
• Retirement pension after 20 years of service
• Thrift Savings Plan (similar to 401k) with matching
• Opportunities for fully funded graduate education (MSN, DNP, etc.)
• 18 weeks paid maternity leave/ 12 weeks paternity leave
• Leadership development and career progression within the Nurse Corps
• Potential for global assignments and operational experience

How to Apply

Interested candidates apply. Applicants will undergo a selection board process that reviews clinical experience, education, and interview performance.

Note: This is a direct accession (civilian-to-officer) opportunity. Prior military service is not required.

The U.S. Navy is an equal opportunity employer.