Salary Range
$59,000 – $98,000
Job Outlook
6% growth (faster than average) through 2032
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Work Settings
Onsite, Hybrid
About This Career
Registered Nurses provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients about health conditions, and offer emotional support to patients and families. They work in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and community health settings.
Top Skills
Patient assessmentIV therapyElectronic health records (Epic)Care coordinationMedication administrationPatient education
Typical Responsibilities
- Assess and monitor patient conditions
- Administer medications and IV therapy
- Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams
- Document patient progress in EHR systems
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans
- Respond to medical emergencies
Common Certifications
✓ RN License✓ BLS✓ ACLS✓ PALS✓ NIHSS
Career Progression
1
New Graduate RN
0-1 years experience
2
Staff RN
1-3 years experience
3
Charge Nurse
3-7 years experience
4
Nurse Manager
7-12 years experience
5
Director of Nursing
12+ years experience
ATS Keywords to Include in Your Resume
patient careclinical assessmentEpic EMRHIPAAevidence-based practicemedication administrationcare coordination
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Hiring Industries
HospitalsOutpatient ClinicsHome Health AgenciesLong-Term Care FacilitiesSchools
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