Nurse (Cardiology)
Department of Defense
Summary
About the Position: This position is located at the Naval Medical Center within the Cardiology Department in San Diego, California. A recruitment or relocation incentive MAY BE authorized for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Salary negotiation MAY BE available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation
Duties
- Maintain patency of artificial airways including suctioning.
- Establish invasive intravenous lines and safely administers medications that promote sedation of the patients.
- Monitor post-procedure recovery of patients and determine readiness to be transferred to the ward or Intensive Care Units.
- Assess needs of cardiology patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic invasive cardiac catheterization procedures.
Education
FOREIGN EDUCATION: See Qualifications section for education requirements.
Required Documents
Prepare the documents below before applying. Always confirm the exact requirements on the official announcement, since they vary by position:
- Prepare the documents below before applying.
- Always confirm the exact requirements on the official announcement, since they vary by position: The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment.
- A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.
- As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply.
- If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further. 1.
- Your resume: Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
- Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
- For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement.
- If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
- Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood.
About this role
The Nurse (Cardiology) position with the Department of Defense is based in Naval Medical Center, San Diego, California. About the Position: This position is located at the Naval Medical Center within the Cardiology Department in San Diego, California. The role pays $132,462 to $168,243 per year.
Day to day, the work involves maintaining patency of artificial airways including suctioning. The full list of duties, conditions, and required documents appears in the official announcement linked on this page.
Who should apply
Review the announcement's Qualifications section closely, since it defines exactly what federal nursing experience this Nurse (Cardiology) position requires. Match your federal resume directly to the announcement's wording so a reviewer can confirm each requirement in writing. For this Nurse (Cardiology) position with the Department of Defense in Naval Medical Center, San Diego, California, confirm you meet each requirement before applying.
How competitive it is
At $132,462 to $168,243 per year, this is a mid-to-senior role where a precisely tailored application matters most. Based in Naval Medical Center, San Diego, California, it competes within that local market, which can mean lighter competition than major metropolitan postings. The announcement closes on June 25, 2026, and federal postings can close early once enough applications arrive, so applying promptly is wise.
This overview is general guidance from Job Army to help you understand the role. Always read the official announcement for exact duties, qualifications, and requirements before applying.