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As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for space force nurse in the United States is $78,995.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $68,000.00 and $90,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Space Force Nurse is a commissioned military nurse who provides healthcare support to Guardians and personnel within the U.S. Space Force. They deliver medical care in clinical, operational, and emergency settings, ensuring the health and readiness of service members. Space Force Nurses may work in military treatment facilities, aerospace medicine, or support space-related missions. Like other military nurses, they must meet commissioning requirements and complete specialized training.

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To thrive as a Space Force Nurse, you need comprehensive nursing credentials (such as a BSN and RN license), with expertise in emergency care and familiarity with aerospace medicine. Proficiency in specialized military medical equipment, telemedicine platforms, and relevant certifications like Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) is highly valued. Outstanding stress management, teamwork, and cultural sensitivity are crucial soft skills in this unique and high-stakes environment. These attributes ensure the delivery of excellent care, operational readiness, and safety for personnel in diverse and sometimes austere settings.

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Space Force Nurses may handle a range of medical situations, from routine health assessments and preventive care to providing emergency treatment for injuries or illnesses in remote or high-risk environments. You might work on military bases, in aerospace settings, or as part of mobile medical units, often in a team with other healthcare professionals and military personnel. Collaborative communication and adaptability are key, as you will be expected to respond quickly to evolving needs while ensuring the health and readiness of Space Force members. While some days are routine, the dynamic and mission-driven nature of the environment means you must be prepared for unexpected challenges. This role offers professional growth in military medicine, the chance to work with cutting-edge technology, and opportunities for advancement within the Space Force medical community.

Can I be a space force nurse in the Space Force?

Yes, the Space Force employs nurses in medical roles to support the health and readiness of personnel, often requiring a nursing license, relevant medical experience, and security clearances. These positions may involve working in unique environments such as space-related facilities or supporting space missions. Candidates typically need to meet military enlistment standards and complete specialized training.
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Family Nurse Practitioner - Buckley Space Force Base

Katmai

Aurora, CO • On-site

$112K - $142K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

SUMMARY:
Provide a full range of nurse practitioner services in accordance with privileges granted by the Commanding Officer (e.g., supervise and provide general screening and medical care and examinations of patients for routine, acute and chronic conditions involving any and all organ systems; provide immunizations; diagnose, treat, and counsel patients as indicated.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Treat patients with common acute conditions, illnesses, or minor trauma within accepted protocols, Nurse Practice Acts, and/or in collaboration with a physician.
  • Collaborate with the physician in the health care of patients with chronic illnesses.
  • Request consultation or referral with appropriate physicians, clinics, or other health resources as indicated.
  • Order diagnostic tests as applicable.
  • Prescribe and dispense medications as delineated by the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
  • Promote preventive and health maintenance care, including annual physicals, positive health behaviors, and self-care skills through education and counseling.
  • Coordinates patient care through a continuum and facilitates the achievement of optimal outcomes in relation to care, quality and cost effectiveness.
  • Ensures compliance with standards of care and practice in accordance with all established policies, procedures, and guidelines used in the medical treatment facility. Provides care within ethical and legal boundaries.
  • Assesses patients.
  • Completes orientation and competency verification programs in accordance with (IAW) unit guidelines.
  • Participates in the orientation of newly assigned personnel, as appropriate.
  • Serves and participates in committees, functions and other meetings as directed.
  • Provides relevant and timely information to these groups and assists with decision-making and process improvement.
  • Participates in customer service initiatives, and medical readiness activities, designed to enhance health services.
  • Ensures a safe work environment, employee safe work habits and patient safety IAW regulatory agencies, infection control policies, and process improvement initiatives.
  • Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None.
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Education: Successfully completed Master of Science in Nursing degree program with specialization as a family nurse practitioner accredited by a national nursing accrediting agency recognized by the US Department of Education.
  • National Certification: Maintains a current national certification in specialty (i.e., certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center [ANCC] or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners [AANP]).
  • Must possess and maintain an active, current, valid and unrestricted RN license as well being licensed to the Advanced Practice level IAW the US jurisdiction (fifty States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands) requirements of their currently held RN license to practice independently within the defined scope of practice for their specialty. Non-personal services contract personnel must be licensed in the jurisdiction in which the MTF is located.
  • Experience/Clinical Competency: Must have a minimum of 24 months in the last 36 months of documented current clinical independent experience and competency in an outpatient family medicine setting. Must have the level of experience and documented current clinical competency to be awarded "Regular" privileges to work independently.
  • Advanced Life Support Certifications: Must possess and maintains current Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support from the American Red Cross.
  • Must obtain and maintain the site's required health screening and immunization requirements.
  • Must obtain and maintain any necessary security access and/or background checks.
  • Must obtain and maintain all required documents, certifications, licenses, etc. listed on the credentialling checklist, sent by Katmai's Credentialing Specialist, for this position for initial hire.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:
  • Ability to effectively read, write and speak English in order to communicate with all patients and other healthcare providers.
  • Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of people for the purpose of informing the healthcare team of plans/actions, for teaching/education to benefit the patient/family and organization.
  • Effectively uses appropriate communication format in addressing professional issues
  • Excellent written communication skills to perform accurate documentation, both written and electronic, of all activity in accordance with requirements.
  • Ability to recognize adverse signs and symptoms and react quickly in emergency situations.
  • Knowledge of professional care theories, principles, practices, disease process and procedures.
  • Knowledge of a variety of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment, the desired effects, side effects, and complications of their use as well as the accurate administration of the pharmacologic agent, including dosage calculations as required. Knowledge of the administrative requirements for proper documentation of a patient's condition including disease progress, acknowledgement of teaching, and follow up care.
  • Knowledge of computer operations and proficiency in the use of basic word processing, data entry and automated medical records.
  • Skill in setting up, operating and monitoring specialized medical equipment such as IV infusion pumps, cardiac monitoring devices, EKG units, oxygen analyzers, nebulizers, and other unit specific equipment.

WORK SCHEDULE:
Full-Time. No on-call hours required. Slight changes to the work hours may occur.
TRAVEL:
None.
DRIVING REQUIREMENTS:
None.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed primarily indoors at a well-lit military treatment facility such as a clinic, outpatient facility or hospital. The environment is normally air conditioned, but conditions may change dependent upon circumstances. Work may need to be performed in a fast-paced environment requiring quick thinking and rapid judgements. Employee will be exposed to a wide variety of clients in differing functions, personalities and abilities. Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and bodily fluids, latex, radiation or other contaminants and safety issues. May be exposed to infection or diseases from contact with patients. Work is highly social with patients and can be stressful with a high emotional element. Decisions made may substantially impact patients and their families.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Position consists of sitting for long periods of time, using hands/fingers, handling, reaching with hands and arms, speaking or translating. Periods of walking, standing, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and lifting boxes weighing up to 30 pounds. Moderate to extended periods of office work with heavy periods of computer usage. May be assigned occasional to moderate periods of analytical tasks requiring extensive reasoning abilities. It is Katmai's business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
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Compliance:
To be considered for this position, all applicants must apply on the company website, https://apply.workable.com/katmai/
We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, familial status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Preference will be given to Ouzinkie Shareholders, Descendants of Shareholders and Spouses of Shareholders in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2000e - 2(i).

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