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Supervisory Nurse

National Institutes of Health

Bethesda, Maryland

$143,913 - $187,093 per year

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Last seen active Aug 4, 2026

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$143,913 - $187,093 per year

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You qualify at the GS-14 level, if you meet the following qualification requirements: Degree information - A graduate or higher level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program. Note: Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools; AND Licensure Requirement - Must have a current, active, full, and unrestricted license, or registration as a professional nurse from a state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States; AND NCLEX-RN - You must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) or you obtained licensure before the implementation of the NCLEX-RN. Individuals who have not passed the NCLEX-RN, but meet all other qualification requirements will be subject to a comprehensive evaluation of both their education and experience prior to final appointment; AND Additional Qualifications - In addition to the previous requirements, You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: 1.) Planning and managing care for patients in multiple clinical specialty areas. 2.) Monitoring patients' responses to clinical treatments and reporting potential adverse actions. 3.) Managing clinical resources and support activities for a nursing program. 4.) Developing the annual plan, goals, and operating budget for a nursing program; evaluating the effectiveness of a nursing program. 5.) Training nursing staff in the administration of clinical programs. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview application questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13003842

Requirements

  • {"education":"Graduate or higher level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program. BSN/MSN or MS in a related field preferred. Foreign nursing school graduates require Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools certification.","license":"Current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of th

Benefits

  • Standard federal benefits package (see https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/Guide-Me/New-Prospective-Employees/). NIH may repay certain outstanding federally insured student loans on a case-by-case basis. Service credit for prior work experience may be granted for annual leave accrual rate determination. Salary above minimum may be offered based on superior qualifications and/or special need of the Government.

About the employer

National Institutes of Health
Specialty Hospital

You are deciding whether the NIH Clinical Center in Montgomery County, Maryland is where you want to nurse. This is a hospital devoted entirely to clinical research—about 1,600 studies, mostly Phase I and II—where bedside care and lab science sit…

What reviewers appreciate

  • 12-month CRNRP residency with ANCC PTAP distinction for newly licensed nurses
  • Hospital devoted entirely to clinical research (~1600 studies, mostly Phase I/II)
  • Favorable nurse-to-patient ratio noted by research nurses

What reviewers flag

  • Some research nurses report unprofessional peer behavior going unaddressed
  • Reviews describe politics and weak leadership
  • No validated pay ranges available in current facts
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Living in Bethesda, MD

Bethesda, Maryland offers nurses a polished suburban-urban blend just northwest of Washington, D.C. Known for the National Institutes of Health and a thriving medical corridor, it pairs career opportunity with tree-lined streets, upscale dining along Wisconsin Avenue, and easy Metro access to the capital.

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State price level · Maryland
105
5% above the national average
Median gross rent
$2,469/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

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