About the opportunity
This position is located within Tripler Army Medical Center in the Directorate of Medicine, Department of Medicine in Honolulu, Hawaii. Tripler Army Medical Center is a tobacco-free workplace. Tobacco products include, but are not limited to, smoking, smokeless tobacco, and electronic nicotine delivery devices. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.
Salary and benefits
- Salary ranging from $66,849 to $86,904 per year
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement
- Student loan repayment, advance in hire, advanced leave accrual, recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates
- Direct Deposit of Pay is required
Who can apply?
- U.S. Citizens only
- A current license to practice as a practical or vocational nurse in a State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia; OR must have applied for a license to practice
- One year of nursing experience in a hospital, outpatient clinic, nursing home, or other supervised medical, nursing, or patient care facility that provided a practical knowledge of human body structure and sterile techniques and procedures
- No substitution of education for experience is permitted for this grade level
Required documents
- Your resume: must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in the announcement
- License/Certification: You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible
- Cover Letter (optional)
- Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable
When to apply
- Applications open on August 25, 2026
- Application closing date is September 2, 2026, at 11:59 PM (EST)
How to apply
- Log into your USAJOBS account
- Complete the online questionnaire via the USA Staffing link
- Upload or select your resume and required supporting documents, ensuring your resume is two pages or less
- Review your application package and complete the Include Personal Information section
- Submit your complete application package by the closing date of September 2, 2026
Additional information
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration
- You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship
- This position requires a 1 year probationary period
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is NOT authorized
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Practical or vocational nurses with at least one year of clinical experience
- Candidates familiar with sterile techniques and outpatient care procedures
- Individuals comfortable working in a tobacco-free medical environment
What should you think carefully about?
- Relocation costs are explicitly not authorized
- The resume must be two pages or less to be considered
- The position requires a one-year probationary period
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This position offers a stable, full-time nursing role in Honolulu for those already residing in the area or willing to relocate independently. It provides a clear opportunity to work within a major military medical center.
Our take
Ideal for local nursing professionals in Hawaii; those requiring relocation assistance should look elsewhere as costs are not covered.
Ready to apply?
Review the opportunity on the official website before applying.
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