Central Intelligence Agency
Hiring nurses in Washington, DC
From 1 posting · Employer research Jul 6, 2026
The short version
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) employs registered nurses in what appears to be an occupational health and case management capacity, based on the job description's emphasis on audiometry, spirometry, ergonomic worksite evaluations, and standard screening procedures.
Employer research, Jul 6, 2026
The hard parts
U.S. citizenship is a mandatory requirement, limiting applicant pool
Employer research, Jul 6, 2026
Background investigation requirement may be intensive and time-consuming
Employer research, Jul 6, 2026
Minimum five years of nursing experience creates a high barrier to entry
Employer research, Jul 6, 2026
Non-traditional nursing environment may not appeal to those seeking clinical patient care settings
Employer research, Jul 6, 2026
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
Living in Washington, DC
Practice at premier research hospitals and Level I trauma centers, then trade scrubs for evening runs along the National Mall or drinks in Adams Morgan. With living costs about 9% above the national average, Washington offers nurses high-impact clinical careers woven seamlessly into leafy rowhouse neighborhoods and an exceptionally connected Metro transit network.
Browse roles in Washington- Metro price level · Washington area
- 9% above the national average
- BEA index 108.9 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,954/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $109,870/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
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