Nursing Assistant
Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
Springfield, Missouri
$44k–$62k/yr
Posted pay
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Last seen active Sep 2, 2026
What this means for you
The posted pay pencils out to roughly $44k–$62k a year. The schedule rotates — ask early how far out they post it; that answer tells you a lot.
What the listing says
- Base pay
- $44k–$62k/yr
- Shift
- Rotating
About this role
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Requirements
- Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; Be rated well-qualified for the position, scoring at least half of the total possible points for the vacancy KSAs or competencies; and Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP eligibility: A copy of the agency notice (i.e., separation notice or agency RIF letter), Most recent performance appraisal, and Most recent SF-50 showing current/former position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location. See USAJOBS' Career Transition Programs for more information. EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: U.S Department of Justice - Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Key Requirements: U.S. Citizenship is Required. See Special Conditions of Employment Section. Selective Service Requirement
About the employer
You are looking at nursing roles with the Bureau of Prisons / Federal Prison System across multiple locations. The facts on hand do not yet include pay ranges, unit texture, scheduling rules, residency paths, or what nurses say day to…
What reviewers appreciate
- Multiple locations across the Federal Prison System
- Federal employer landscape that also includes Veterans Health Administration as a nearby comparator
What reviewers flag
- No usable pay data from our postings yet
- No unit intel, scheduling, or float policy on record here
- No residency, tuition, loan help, or career-ladder facts available
Living in Springfield, MO
Springfield sits in the heart of the Missouri Ozarks, blending Midwestern ease with easy access to outdoor recreation. Home to Missouri State University and a growing healthcare sector, it offers a relaxed pace with everyday urban conveniences for nurses seeking a balanced lifestyle.
- Metro price level · Springfield area
- 11% below the national average
- BEA index 88.6 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $964/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $49,311/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
On your path
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Worth asking
The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- Can you walk me through the differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?