Nurse (Clinical)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA

2 months ago

Bethesda, Maryland$109K - $141KFull TimePediatrics

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

This is a full-time staff nurse position on an inpatient multiservice pediatric unit at the Department of Defense facility in Bethesda, Maryland. You will provide direct nursing care to pediatric patients and oversee paraprofessionals.

The Offer

The salary ranges from $108,729 to $141,354 annually. This is a permanent federal appointment with competitive government benefits. The role requires full-time commitment with no telework or remote options.

The Lifestyle

Work a stable schedule in a structured inpatient environment. No mention of call or weekend requirements, so expect standard hospital shifts.

The Setup

You will be part of a pediatric nursing team, responsible for patient assessments, medication administration, and mentoring new staff. The position requires drug testing and adherence to federal employment standards.

Call to Action

If you want a federal nursing role in pediatrics with solid pay and benefits, apply before the closing date. This is a direct hire authority position with competitive compensation.

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse (Clinical) at Military Treatment Facilities under DHA a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Pediatrics registered nurse listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Pediatrics — Registered Nurse Career Context

This Pediatrics position at Military Treatment Facilities under DHA is open to registered nurse candidates.

Registered Nurses have diverse career pathways from bedside care to telehealth triage, care coordination, and leadership roles with increasingly flexible scheduling options.

Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA lists compensation for this registered nurse position at $109k to $141k annually.

This is approximately 49% below the national median for Pediatrics professionals, which is around $245k.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Bethesda, Maryland.

Why This Position Stands Out

Transparent compensation ($109k–$141k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

About WeekdayDoc

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