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How much do combat nurse jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for combat nurse in the United States is $38.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $29.57 and $43.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What unique challenges do combat nurses face compared to civilian nurses?

Combat Nurses often work in high-intensity, unpredictable settings where they must provide life-saving care under challenging environmental conditions, such as limited resources or potential danger. They are frequently required to make quick decisions about patient care and prioritize multiple casualties at once, often without immediate physician support. Additionally, adaptation to military protocols and coordination with varied military personnel are essential. The work environment requires both physical stamina and strong psychological resilience, making the role uniquely demanding compared to traditional nursing positions.

What is a combat nurse?

A Combat Nurse is a military healthcare professional trained to provide emergency medical care in combat zones and other high-risk environments. They treat wounded soldiers, manage trauma cases, and assist in evacuations while working under high-pressure conditions. Combat Nurses often serve in field hospitals, on the front lines, or in humanitarian missions, ensuring prompt and effective medical attention. Their role requires specialized training in military medicine, trauma care, and emergency response.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a combat nurse?

To thrive as a Combat Nurse, you need advanced clinical skills in trauma care, emergency response, and battlefield medicine, along with a nursing degree and active licensure, often supplemented by specialized military medical training. Familiarity with field medical kits, triage protocols, and military communication systems is typically required. Exceptional resilience, decision-making under pressure, and teamwork are crucial soft skills in this demanding environment. These abilities are vital to ensuring timely, effective care in high-stress, unpredictable situations, where lives often depend on rapid interventions.

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What are the most commonly searched types of Combat Nurse jobs?

The most popular types of Combat Nurse jobs are:

Infographic showing various Combat Nurse job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 58% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 22% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,321 per year, or $38.6 per hour.

PCT-Children's Emergency Department-PRN

Medicine Journal

Chattanooga, TN • On-site

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PCT-Children's Emergency Department-PRN

Job Summary: A non-licensed healthcare provider employed by Erlanger Health Systems is responsible for direct and/or indirect care of patients under the delegation and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Education: Required: High School Diploma or equivalent or meet one of the preferences. Preferred: Active certification in one of the following: Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of Tennessee, First Responder, EMT, Nursing student having completed Fundamentals of Nursing, Medical Assistant, Pre-Med student, Military Corpsman, Combat Life Saver or Combat Medic or Surgical Technician. Any of these may apply and work in a Patient Care Technician position, but must function within the guidelines, skills, and pay grade outlined for the Patient Care Technician. Those who were employed as a Patient Care Technician prior to 3-1-2004 and do not have the above educational requirements will be grandfathered in as a Patient Care Technician. He/She must successfully complete an Erlanger fundamentals checklist, observed demonstration, and pass a written exam. Experience: Preferred, but not required. Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration Required: BLS completed prior to going to the unit/department and maintained going forward De-escalation training/certification (example: CPI) within 6 months and maintain ongoing thereafter Preferred: One or more: CNA certification Medical Assistant EMT First Responder Combat Medic Combat Life Saver Military Corpsman Department Position Summary: The Patient Care Technician must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in the emergency room. Duties may include assisting medical and nursing staff with phlebotomy, EKG, procedure set-up and cleaning, and patient care for a broad patient population. The employee must be able to exercise judgment to recognize and identify signs and symptoms that require further evaluation by a licensed nurse. The employee must be able to effectively communicate with customers and team members, be flexible and adapt easily to change.