Practical Nurse; Surgical

About the Position

This position is located in the Department of Surgery at Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, Washington. Salary is subject to change pending 2026 Pay Adjustments. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

• Provide nursing care to patients with various conditions and of all ages in specialty surgical, pre‑and post‑operative, and outpatient settings.
• Prepare and administer prescribed medications by oral, topical, intradermal, subcutaneous and intramuscular routes.
• Assist physicians during diagnostic, therapeutic and/or minor to complex surgical procedures of patients in various conditions, including those in a critically ill status and/or under anesthetic for surgical procedures.
• Prepare necessary supplies and equipment; drapes, positions, monitors patient condition and holds the patient in position, and hands instruments and supplies to the physician during the procedure.
• Perform a variety of auxiliary nursing duties connected with patient care such as checking operational status of emergency equipment, ensuring sterile condition of surgical, examination and treatment instruments, tools.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association and American Red Cross. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
• This position has a TDY or business travel requirement of 5% of the time to various locations. This may require travel on military aircraft, ships, and vehicles.
• This position is subject to screening and update of required immunizations unless exempted for medical or administrative reasons.
• Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact.
• Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• Applicants must be able to fulfill non‑privileged professional credential requirements.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre‑employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
• Required to lift up to 50 lbs in the regular performance of their duties.
• A pre‑employment physical is required and annually thereafter.
• This position is required to work uncommon tours of duty hours such as, on‑call, working either fixed or rotating shifts, evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
• This position has specific initial background investigation and periodic re‑verification requirements since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis.
• This position requires Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) training certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association and American Red Cross.