Transportation Security Administration
Hiring organization · Based in Atlantic City, NJ
On the floor
What the day-to-day looks like
What stands out
Experienced nurses
You can step into a Supervisory Occupational Health Nurse role that supports law-enforcement medical clearances, work restrictions, and leads nurses and admin staff.
Sources
As of 2026Source: usajobs.govExperienced nurses
The Supervisory Occupational Health Nurse sits on the SV-J pay band, treated as equivalent to GS-14, and asks for one year of specialized experience at that level.
Sources
As of 2026Source: usajobs.govExperienced nurses
Experienced RNs are also sought to support the Office of the Chief Medical Officer through candidate assessment and review work.
Sources
More about working here
Moving here
Atlantic City’s cost of living sits about 1% below the national price level, and New Jersey is a compact-license state.
Experienced nurses
USAJOBS TSA listings show full-time, part-time, and multiple-schedule options, plus permanent and temporary paths.
Sources
As of 2026Source: usajobs.govMoving here
TSA is a federal DHS agency, so a permanent occupational health nurse role here means federal employment supporting law-enforcement clearances in Atlantic City.
Sources
As of 2026Source: usajobs.govTravel nurses
Listings include part-time and temporary schedules alongside permanent full-time roles if you need a shorter or flexible stint.
Sources
As of 2026Source: usajobs.gov
Starting out and growing here
- Career development
SV pay band system; Supervisory Occupational Health Nurse listed at SV-J (equivalent to GS-14) requiring one year specialized experience at that level.
Sources
As of 2026Source: usajobs.gov
Working conditions
- Union representation
Union and non-union roles reported
Sources
- Scheduling
USAJOBS TSA listings include full-time (64), part-time (107), and multiple schedules (41); permanent and temporary options noted.
Sources
As of 2026Source: usajobs.gov
The city
Living in Atlantic City, NJ
Atlantic City pairs a classic seaside boardwalk with casino-driven nightlife along the Jersey Shore. The Steel Pier and beachfront give the city its iconic postcard feel, while neighborhoods like Chelsea offer quieter residential pockets. A solid option for nurses who want ocean proximity and entertainment without the urban intensity of nearby Philadelphia.
Browse roles in Atlantic City
- Metro price level · Atlantic City area
- 1% below the national average
- BEA index 98.9 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,136/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $41,028/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Who they are
You come here as a nurse inside a federal DHS agency, not a hospital unit. In Atlantic City the work centers on occupational health for law-enforcement personnel—medical clearances, work restrictions, and, in the supervisory role, leading other nurses and admin staff.
More about Transportation Security Administration
Experienced RNs are also pulled toward the Office of the Chief Medical Officer for candidate assessment and review. Scheduling on USAJOBS shows full-time, part-time, and multiple-schedule postings, with both permanent and temporary options. The Supervisory Occupational Health Nurse sits on the SV-J pay band, treated as GS-14 equivalent, and expects a year of specialized experience at that level. Union coverage is mixed. If federal occupational health and clearance work fits how you practice, this is the setting.
Occupational health support for law-enforcement personnel, including medical clearances and work restrictions, under the TSA Office of the Chief Medical Officer and related supervisory nursing roles.
Working here
Culture and working life
What to consider
The good
- Supervisory Occupational Health Nurse role supports law-enforcement medical clearances and work restrictions
- Leads nurses and admin staff in occupational health
- SV-J pay band treated as GS-14 equivalent for the supervisory role
- Full-time, part-time, multiple-schedule, permanent, and temporary options listed
- Experienced RN paths supporting OCMO candidate assessment and review
- Atlantic City cost of living about 1% below the national level; NJ is a compact-license state
The hard parts
- White House proposal to slash TSA jobs and funding amid understaffing concerns
- DHS shutdown left roughly 60,000 TSA employees unpaid for a period, with attrition and higher sick callouts
- No stated pay figures in available postings
- Union status is mixed
What to weigh
A White House proposal has targeted TSA jobs and funding cuts even while the agency has faced understaffing, unpaid periods during a DHS shutdown, and higher sick callouts.
The reality check
Before you decide
Quick facts
- Roles last seen active
- Jul 31, 2026
- Website
- usajobs.gov ↗
Weighing a first job here?
The license clock and the job hunt run at once, and new-grad windows do the deciding. Residency commitments carry fine print worth reading before you sign.
Work here?
This page is built from public postings and employer research. Help us get it right: corrections, photos, and the story of the floor itself.
Improve this page →The units
A closer look at the units
Open counts come from the live roles below. Source links show where unit details were reported.
- Occupational Health1 open
Supervisory Occupational Health Nurse role provides occupational health support to law enforcement personnel including medical clearances and work restrictions; leads nurses and admin staff.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: usajobs.gov Office of the Chief Medical Officer (OCMO)
Experienced RNs sought to support TSA OCMO through Candidate Assessment and Review.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: ziprecruiter.com
Open roles
Roles from Transportation Security Administration
Refreshed throughout the day.
Supervisory Occupational Health Nurse
$119/hr
$107k–$140k/yr · 20 hrs/week
Transportation Security AdministrationAtlantic City, NJ
- RN
- ADN accepted
- Tuition reimbursement
Help improve this pageShare what it’s like, fix a detail, or add a useful photo.
Hiring here? List this unit.
Claim or manage this page