What does a Registered Nurse do?
From 129,357 current Registered Nurse postings that list skills.
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What the job involves
- Administer medications and treatments to patients as ordered by a physician.
- Monitor patient health and record vital signs or changes in condition.
- Create and update patient medical records and care plans.
- Communicate with patients, families, and medical staff about care.
- Coordinate care with other healthcare team members.
- Supervise nursing assistants or other staff members.
- Respond to patient emergencies or urgent needs.
Summed up from 30 recent Registered Nurse job postings.
Skills employers ask for
- RN License 5 in 10 postings
- Accredited School of Nursing 2 in 10 postings
- Direct Patient Care 1 in 10 postings
- BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) 1 in 10 postings
- Patient Education 1 in 10 postings
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Certifications and licenses
- Basic Life Support 3 in 10 postings
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 1 in 10 postings
- CPR Certification 1 in 10 postings
- American Heart Association 1 in 10 postings
- Driver's License 1 in 15 postings
- PALS Certification 1 in 30 postings
- Compact RN License 1 in 35 postings
- Multi-State Licensure 1 in 35 postings
- State License 1 in 40 postings
- State Nursing Licensure 1 in 50 postings
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Experience asked for
- No experience needed 1 in 10 postings
- 1 to 2 years 8 in 10 postings
- 3 to 4 years 1 in 15 postings
- 5 years or more 1 in 15 postings
Typical ask: 1 year.
Education asked for
- High school diploma or GED 1 in 170 postings
- Associate degree 4 in 10 postings
- Bachelor's degree 6 in 10 postings
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Is this role in demand?
105,160 open Registered Nurse jobs across the US right now.
Most openings
- Florida7,505 open
- Texas6,408 open
- California5,975 open
- Ohio5,956 open
- North Carolina4,791 open
Typical pay $88,900 a year (most between $80k and $103k). See the full salary breakdown