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Nurse (Clinical/Emergency Department)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Department of Defense

This job in plain English

This is a full-time GS-12 nurse job in the Emergency Department at Evans Army Community Hospital in Fort Carson, Colorado. It is run by Military Treatment Facilities under the Defense Health Agency. It is a direct hire, open continuous announcement with many vacancies, and the work can include irregular hours and rotating shifts.

Many vacancies

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

The job is open to the public, but the announcement says only U.S. citizens may apply. You will need to prove U.S. citizenship.

What you would do

  • Provide complete nursing care to patients needing urgent or emergency care.
  • Respond to all emergencies during your shift.
  • Mentor professional and paraprofessional nursing staff.
  • Take medical histories to assess patients' physical and mental status.
  • Work as a charge nurse on a rotating basis.

Do you qualify for GS-12?

With experience: You need one or more full years of professional nursing experience. It must include caring for emergency department patients, assisting with procedures, and giving medications. This experience must match the GS-11 level.

With education: You need a graduate, bachelor's, associate, or diploma degree from an accredited professional nursing program. Accreditation must come from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, or another body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Graduates of foreign nursing schools must complete the CGFNS Certification Program. Current federal employees in the 0610 Nurse series employed since September 27, 2017 or earlier are exempt from this basic requirement.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, active, full, and unrestricted professional nurse license from a U.S. state, D.C., Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory
  • Passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Red Cross
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of two pages or less showing employer, job title, start and end dates (month and year), hours per week, and duties
  • Official transcripts (required if you qualify through education)
  • Copy of your nursing license or certification (required)
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship
  • Most recent performance appraisal, if applicable
  • Cover letter (optional)

How you will be rated: Your application package is reviewed against the qualifications. It includes your resume, supporting documents, and online questionnaire answers. Missing or incomplete documents can make you ineligible, and claims that appear inflated may cost you consideration.

Tips for this job:

  • Attach your transcripts and a copy of your nursing license, or you will be rated ineligible.
  • Keep your resume to two pages and list hours per week for each job.
  • Submit your complete package by 11:59 PM EST on 12/03/2026.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Irregular hours may include evenings, weekends, and holidays. Rotating shifts may be required. You may be needed during emergencies.

Incentives and relocation: Relocation expenses may be reimbursed under agency policy. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Permanent Change of Station costs are not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

  • Background investigation may affect suitability or fitness
  • Personnel Security Investigation required
  • Consent to seasonal flu vaccination or have a recognized exemption
  • Pre-placement medical exam required
  • Random drug testing; pre-employment drug screening
  • Hepatitis B immunization required for direct patient contact
  • Other immunizations may be required
  • Possible background re-checks because of work with children under 18
  • Possible irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Possible rotating shifts
  • Lifting up to 50 pounds may be required
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete Selective Service statement
  • One-year trial or probationary period may be required
  • Direct deposit of pay required
  • Wear uniform or protective clothing
  • Mission essential: may need to report during emergencies and disasters
  • Inclement weather essential: must try to report during severe weather
  • Selection may be limited by DoD referral system for displaced employees

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$105,053 – $136,571 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-12 · General Schedule
Location
Fort Carson, Colorado
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
many
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Nurse (0610)
Announcement
HSJW-26-Nurse C/ED-1159-DHA

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