Registered Nurse (RN) - Diego Garcia

Company Description

Take your nursing experience to Diego Garcia, a remote island in the Indian Ocean, where you'll provide hands-on patient care, support emergency response, and contribute to preventive and occupational health services in an international healthcare setting.

At International SOS Government Medical Services, you'll support healthcare programs that improve patient care and operational readiness across the U.S. and internationally. Founded in 1984, International SOS operates in more than 90 countries, delivering healthcare, medical assistance, emergency response, and workforce support services worldwide. Learn more at

Job Description

As a Registered Nurse, you will assess and monitor patients, implement individualized nursing plans, and support emergency stabilization within clinic capabilities. You will collaborate with physicians and other healthcare personnel on preventive care, medical and occupational screenings, referrals, and patient transfers. The role spans practical bedside nursing, readiness services, patient education, and reliable clinical documentation.

This nursing position also supports immunization and communicable-disease screening, selected occupational health activities, and medical assessments related to workforce readiness. As part of routine practice, you will help maintain accountable medications and clinical equipment, report safety issues promptly, and support safe use of infection-control measures and appropriate patient confidentiality.

Employment Type: Full-time

Assignment Details: This position requires relocation to Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory, for the duration of the assignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients, monitor changes in condition, implement and evaluate nursing care plans, and coordinate treatment with medical providers.
• Provide authorized triage and stabilization, support emergency response coverage, and coordinate clinical handoffs, referrals, and transfers when required.
• Administer ordered medications, treatments, and immunizations; collect specimens and support chronic-care and preventive services.
• Support medical and occupational screenings, communicable-disease activities, and required baseline and annual ECGs for employees aged 35 and older.
• Document nursing care in the electronic health record, educate patients on treatment plans, and complete assigned transition screening documentation within 30 days.
• Maintain emergency equipment, cold-chain and medication accountability, infection prevention practices, and incident reporting and patient safety procedures.
• You will bring broad clinical nursing skills to a team where thoughtful assessment, prevention, and dependable care coordination are equally important.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Current, valid, unrestricted, and unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license or professional registration issued by a recognized nursing regulatory authority in the candidate's country or jurisdiction of licensure;qualifications are subject to approval.
• Completion of an accredited nursing program in any country or jurisdiction leading to a bachelor's or associate degree in nursing, or an equivalent nursing qualification; current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to relocate to Navy Support Facility Diego Garcia for the duration of the assignment and meet applicable site access and personnel approval requirements.
• Availability for established clinic hours, assigned on-call arrangements and emergency response requirements; ability to read, write, and speak English for effective communication.
• Ability to work seated or standing for prolonged periods, with bending, stooping, and lifting up to 15 lbs as required.

Preferred

• Emergency room, urgent care, or acute care nursing experience; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Experience providing healthcare in international, island-based, or operational healthcare environments.

Compensation Disclaimer:
Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographical market data.

Benefits Language (FTE roles):
Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan, paid time off, and an annual bonus.International SOS Government Medical Servicescomplies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) Statement:
International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.