Registered Nurses
Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. May advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.
100 alternate job titles:
Cardiac Care Unit Nurse (CCU Nurse)
Cardiac Nurse Specialist
Central Supply Nurse
Certified Operating Room Nurse (CNOR)
Charge Nurse
Circulating Nurse
Community Health Nurse
Consultant Nurse
Consulting Nurse
Coronary Care Unit Nurse (CCU Nurse)
County Nurse
Delivery Nurse
Dialysis Nurse
Dialysis Registered Nurse (Dialysis RN)
Discharge Planner
Emergency Department RN (Emergency Department Registered Nurse)
Emergency Room Nurse (ER Nurse)
Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN)
Endoscopy Registered Nurse (Endoscopy RN)
Field Nurse
Flight Nurse
Forensic Nurse
General Duty Nurse
Genetics Nurse
Geriatric Nurse
Home Health RN (Home Health Registered Nurse)
Hospice Registered Nurse (Hospice RN)
Industrial Nurse
Industrial RN (Industrial Registered Nurse)
Industrial Staff Nurse
Infection Control Nurse
Labor and Delivery Nurse
Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse (Labor and Delivery RN)
Legal Nurse Consultant (LNC)
Maternity Nurse
Med- Surg Travel RN (Medical Surgical Travel Registered Nurse)
Med-Surg RN (Medical Surgical Registered Nurse)
Medical RN (Medical Registered Nurse)
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (Med-Surg RN)
Neonatal Intensive Care Registered Nurse (NICU RN)
Neonatal Nurse
Nephrology Nurse
Nurse
Nurse Clinician
Nurse Consultant
Nurse Receptionist
OB/GYN Nurse (Obstetrics/Gynecology Nurse)
Obstetrical Nurse
Obstetrics Nurse (OB Nurse)
Obstetrics Scrub Nurse (OB Scrub Nurse)
Occupational Health Nurse
Occupational Nurse
Oncology Nurse
Oncology RN (Oncology Registered Nurse)
Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)
OR Nurse (Operating Room Nurse)
PACU Nurse (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Nurse)
PACU RN (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse)
Pediatric Nurse
Pediatric Oncology Nurse
Pediatric RN (Pediatric Registered Nurse)
Perianesthesia Nurse
Perinatal Nurse
Perioperative Nurse
Physical Therapy Nurse (PT Nurse)
Post-Anesthesia Room Nurse
Prenatal Nurse
Private Duty Nurse
Psychiatric RN (Psychiatric Registered Nurse)
Public Health Nurse (PHN)
Public Health Staff Nurse
Receptionist Nurse
Recovery Room Nurse
Registered Health Nurse
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered Private Duty Nurse
Registered Public Health Nurse
Relief Charge Nurse
RN Case Manager (Registered Nurse Case Manager)
RN Resident (Registered Nurse Resident)
School Nurse
Scrub Nurse
Special Duty Nurse
Staff Nurse
Staff RN (Staff Registered Nurse)
Surgical Nurse
Surgical RN (Surgery Registered Nurse)
Surgical RN (Surgical Registered Nurse)
Telemetry Registered Nurse (Telemetry RN)
Telemetry Travel RN (Telemetry Travel Registered Nurse)
Telephone Triage Nurse
Transverse Abdominal Muscle Nurse (TRAM Nurse)
Trauma Nurse
Travel RN (Travel Registered Nurse)
Traveling Nurse
Triage Nurse
Triage RN (Triage Registered Nurse)
Visiting Nurse
Ward Nurse
X-Ray Nurse
Salary Information
Registered Nurses: $93,600 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Maintain medical facility records. | Maintenance |
| Monitor patient conditions during treatments, procedures, or activities. | Maintenance |
| Monitor patient progress or responses to treatments. | Maintenance |
| Monitor patients following surgeries or other treatments. | Maintenance |
| Monitor health or behavior of people or animals. | Maintenance |
| Maintain inventory of medical supplies or equipment. | Maintenance |
| Record patient medical histories. | General |
| Inform medical professionals regarding patient conditions and care. | General |
| Collaborate with healthcare professionals to plan or provide treatment. | General |
| Order medical diagnostic or clinical tests. | General |
| Assist healthcare practitioners during examinations or treatments. | General |
| Prepare patients physically for medical procedures. | General |
| Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use. | General |
| Administer anesthetics or sedatives to control pain. | General |
| Immunize patients. | General |
| Treat acute illnesses, infections, or injuries. | General |
| Diagnose medical conditions. | General |
| Treat medical emergencies. | General |
| Test biological specimens to gather information about patient conditions. | General |
| Prescribe medications. | General |
| Prescribe assistive medical devices or related treatments. | General |
| Direct healthcare delivery programs. | General |
| Advise medical personnel regarding healthcare issues. | General |
| Train caregivers or other non-medical personnel. | General |
| Refer patients to other healthcare practitioners or health resources. | General |
| Advise communities or institutions regarding health or safety issues. | General |
| Administer non-intravenous medications. | General |
| Evaluate patient outcomes to determine effectiveness of treatments. | Analysis |
| Analyze test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment. | Analysis |
| Assess patient work, living, or social environments. | Analysis |
| Examine patients to assess general physical condition. | Analysis |
| Conduct research to increase knowledge about medical issues. | Analysis |
| Supervise patient care personnel. | Management |
| Supervise workers providing client or patient services. | Management |
| Manage healthcare operations. | Management |
| Design public or employee health programs. | Development |
| Communicate health and wellness information to the public. | Communication |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Apache Spark | Business intelligence and data analysis software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
| Data entry software | Data base user interface and query software |
| Database software | Data base user interface and query software |
| FileMaker Pro | Data base user interface and query software |
| Google Drive | Cloud-based data access and sharing software |
| Epic Systems | Medical software |
| Google Docs | Word processing software |
| Henry Schein Dentrix | Medical software |
| Kronos Workforce Timekeeper | Time accounting software |
| MEDITECH software | Medical software |
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Project | Project management software |
| Microsoft SharePoint | Document management software |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| eClinicalWorks EHR software | Medical software |
| Allscripts Sunrise | Medical software |
| Allscripts healthcare automation software | Medical software |
| Diagnostic and procedural coding software | Categorization or classification software |
| DoctorsPartner EMR | Medical software |
| Drug guide software | Information retrieval or search software |
| Electronic medical record EMR software | Medical software |
| FaceTime | Video conferencing software |
| HMS | Medical software |
| Healthcare common procedure coding system HCPCS | Medical software |
| Human resource management software HRMS | Human resources software |
| IBM Notes | Electronic mail software |
| Web page creation and editing software | |
| Medical condition coding software | Medical software |
| Medical procedure coding software | Medical software |
| Microsoft Exchange | Electronic mail software |
| Oracle Taleo | Human resources software |
| PCC EHR | Medical software |
| Per-Se Technologies ORSOS One-Call | Calendar and scheduling software |
| PointClickCare healthcare software | Medical software |
| Prognosis Innovation Healthcare ChartAccess | Medical software |
| QuadraMed Affinity Healthcare Information System | Medical software |
| Siemens SIENET Sky | Medical software |
| YouTube | Video creation and editing software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| APRN Gerontological Specialist - Certified | Gerontological Advanced Practice Nursing Association | Not Available |
| Accredited Case Manager | American Case Management Association | Not Available |
| Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (Pediatric) | American Association of Critical-Care Nurses | Not Available |
| Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Adult-Gerentology) | American Association of Critical-Care Nurses | Not Available |
| Acute/Critical Care Knowledge Professional (Adult) | American Association of Critical-Care Nurses | Not Available |
| Adult Tele-ICU Acute/Critical Care Nursing Certification | American Association of Critical-Care Nurses | Not Available |
| Advanced AIDS Certified Registered Nurse | HIV/AIDS Nursing Certification Board | Not Available |
| Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse | Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association | Not Available |
| Advanced Certified Hyperbaric Registered Nurse | National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology | Not Available |
| Advanced Holistic Nurse Board Certified | American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Center | Not Available |
| Advanced Lactation Consultant | Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice | Not Available |
| Advanced Medical Life Support | National Association Of Emergency Medical Technicians | Not Available |
| Advanced Oncology Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist | Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation | Not Available |
| Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner | Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation | Not Available |
| Ambulatory Care Nursing | ANA Enterprise | Not Available |
| Assistant at Surgery - Certified | National Assistant at Surgery Certification | Not Available |
| Assisted Living Nurse Certification | American Assisted Living Nurses Association | Not Available |
| Blood & Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse | Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation | Not Available |
| Board Certified in Neurofeedback | Biofeedback Certification International Alliance | Not Available |
| Board Certified in Pelvic Muscle Dysfunction Biofeedback | Biofeedback Certification International Alliance | Not Available |
| CNOR Certification | Competency and Credentialing Institute | Not Available |
| Cardiac Medicine (Adult) | American Association of Critical-Care Nurses | Not Available |
| Cardiac Surgery (Adult) | American Association of Critical-Care Nurses | Not Available |
| Cardiac-Vascular Nursing | ANA Enterprise | Not Available |
| Certificate of Added Qualification in Neonatal Pediatric Transport | The National Certification Corporation | Not Available |
| Certificate of Added Qualifications: Electronic Fetal Monitoring | The National Certification Corporation | Not Available |
| Certification for Foreign Nurses | Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools | Not Available |
| Certified Academic Clinical Nurse Educator | National League for Nursing | Not Available |
| Certified Addiction Specialist | American Academy of Health Care Providers in the Addictive Disorders | Not Available |
| Certified Addictions Registered Nurse | International Nurses Society on Addictions | Not Available |
| Certified Addictions Registered Nurse - Advanced Practice | International Nurses Society on Addictions | Not Available |
| Certified Aesthetic Nurse Specialist | Plastic Surgical Nurses Certification Board | Not Available |
| Certified Alzheimer Caregiver | National Certification Board for Alzheimer Care | Not Available |
| Certified Alzheimer Educator | National Certification Board for Alzheimer Care | Not Available |
| Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse | American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification, Inc. | Not Available |
| Certified Assisted Living Nursing | National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long Term Care | Not Available |
| Certified Bariatric Nurse | American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery | Not Available |
| Certified Breast Care Nurse | Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation | Not Available |
| Certified Clinical Transplant Nurse | American Board for Transplant Certification | Not Available |
| Certified Continence Care Nurse | Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing Certification Board | Not Available |
| Certified Continence Care Nurse - Advanced Practice | Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing Certification Board | Not Available |
| Certified Correctional Health Professional | National Commission on Correctional Health Care | Not Available |
| Certified Correctional Health Professional - Registered Nurse | National Commission on Correctional Health Care | Not Available |
| Certified Corrections Nurse | American Correctional Association | Not Available |
| Certified Corrections Nurse Manager | American Correctional Association | Not Available |
| Certified Developmental Disabilities Nurse | Developmental Disabilities Nurses Association | Not Available |
| Certified Dialysis Nurse | Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission | Not Available |
| Certified Director of Nursing in Long Term Care | National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long Term Care | Not Available |
| Certified Eating Disorders Registered Dietitian | International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Eating Disorders Registered Nurse | International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Emergency Nurse | Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing | Not Available |
| Certified Flight Registered Nurse | Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing | Not Available |
| Certified Foot Care Nurse | Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing Certification Board | Not Available |
| Certified Gastroenterology Registered Nurse | American Board of Certification for Gastroenterology Nurses | Not Available |
| Certified Hemodialysis Nurse | Board of Nephrology Examiners Technology Nursing | Not Available |
| Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Administrator | Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association | Not Available |
| Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse | Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association | Not Available |
| Certified Hospice and Palliative Pediatric Nurse | Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association | Not Available |
| Certified Hyperbaric Registered Nurse | National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology | Not Available |
| Certified Hyperbaric Registered Nurse Clinician | National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology | Not Available |
| Certified Hyperbaric Technologist | National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology | Not Available |
| Certified Lymphedema Therapist | Lymphology Association of North America | Not Available |
| Certified Managed Care Nurse | American Board of Managed Care Nursing | Not Available |
| Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse | Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board | Not Available |
| Certified Nephrology Nurse | Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission | Not Available |
| Certified Nephrology Nurse - Nurse Practitioner | Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission | Not Available |
| Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse | American Association of Neuroscience Nurses - American Board of Neuroscience Nursing | Not Available |
| Certified Nurse Life Care Planner | American Association of Nurse Life Care Planners | Not Available |
| Certified Nurse Manager and Leader | American Organization of Nurse Executives Credentialing Center | Not Available |
| Certified Nurse in Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nursing | Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses | Not Available |
| Certified Occupational Health Nurse | American Board for Occupational Health Nurses | Not Available |
| Certified Occupational Health Nurse - Case Management | American Board for Occupational Health Nurses | Not Available |
| Certified Occupational Health Nurse - Specialist | American Board for Occupational Health Nurses | Not Available |
| Certified Ophthalmic Registered Nurse | National Certifying Board for Ophthalmic Registered Nurses | Not Available |
| Certified Ostomy Care Nurse | Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing Certification Board | Not Available |
| Certified Ostomy Care Nurse - Advanced Practice | Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing Certification Board | Not Available |
| Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse | Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing | Not Available |
| Certified Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse | Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation | Not Available |
| Certified Pediatric Nurse | Pediatric Nursing Certification Board | Not Available |
| Certified Peritoneal Dialysis Nurse | Board of Nephrology Examiners Technology Nursing | Not Available |
| Certified Plastic Surgical Nurse | Plastic Surgical Nurses Certification Board | Not Available |
| Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse | American Board of Perianesthesia Nursing Certification, Inc. | Not Available |
| Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality | National Association for Healthcare Quality | Not Available |
| Certified Radiology Nurse | Radiologic Nursing Certification Board | Not Available |
| Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant | National Assistant at Surgery Certification | Not Available |
| Certified Registered Nurse Infusion | Infusion Nurses Certification Corporation | Not Available |
| Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse | Association of Rehabilitation Nurses | Not Available |
| Certified Sex Therapist Supervisor | American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists | Not Available |
| Certified Transcultural Nursing - Advanced | Transcultural Nursing Certification Commission | Not Available |
| Certified Transplant Preservationist | Organization for Transplant Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Transport Registered Nurse | Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing | Not Available |
| Certified Urologic Nurse Practitioner | Certification Board for Urologic Nurses and Associates | Not Available |
| Certified Urologic Registered Nurse | Certification Board for Urologic Nurses and Associates | Not Available |
| Certified Wound Care Nurse | Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing Certification Board | Not Available |
| Certified Wound Care Nurse - Advance Practice | Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing Certification Board | Not Available |
| Certified Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse - Advance Practice | Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing Certification Board | Not Available |
| Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse | Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing Certification Board | Not Available |
| Certified Wound Ostomy Nurse - Advanced Practice | Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing Certification Board | Not Available |
| Certified Wound Specialist | American Board of Wound Management | Not Available |
| Certified Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse | Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nursing Certification Board | Not Available |
| Certified in Care Coordination and Transition Management | Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board | Not Available |
| Certified in Executive Nursing Practice | American Organization of Nurse Executives Credentialing Center | Not Available |
| Certified in Healthcare Safety - Long Term Care | International Board for Certification of Safety Managers | Not Available |
| Certified in Healthcare Safety - Nursing | International Board for Certification of Safety Managers | Not Available |
| Certified in Perinatal Loss Care | Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association | Not Available |
| Clinical Nurse Leader | American Association of Colleges of Nursing | Not Available |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | Wellness through Acute Care (Adult-Gerontology) | Not Available |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist Perioperative Certification | Competency and Credentialing Institute | Not Available |
| Critical Care Registered Nurse (Adult) | American Association of Critical-Care Nurses | Not Available |
| Critical Care Registered Nurse (Neonatal) | American Association of Critical-Care Nurses | Not Available |
| Critical Care Registered Nurse (Pediatric) | American Association of Critical-Care Nurses | Not Available |
| Dermatology Nurse Certified | Dermatology Nurses' Association | Not Available |
| Diabetic Wound Care Certification | National Alliance of Wound Care | Not Available |
| Family Nurse Practitioner | ANA Enterprise | Not Available |
| Geriatric Diabetic Certified Nurse | National Association of Directors of Nursing Administration in Long Term Care | Not Available |
| Gerontological Nursing | ANA Enterprise | Not Available |
| HIV/AIDS Certified Registered Nurse | HIV/AIDS Nursing Certification Board | Not Available |
| Health and Wellness Nurse Coach Board Certified | American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Center | Not Available |
| Holistic Nurse Baccalaureate Board Certified | American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Center | Not Available |
| Holistic Nurse Board Certified | American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Center | Not Available |
| Infection Control Certification | Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology, Inc. | Not Available |
| Informatics Nursing | ANA Enterprise | Not Available |
| Initial Certification | National Board on Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists | Not Available |
| Inpatient Obstetric Nursing | The National Certification Corporation | Not Available |
| International Board Certified Lactation Consultant | International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners | Not Available |
| Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator | Lamaze International | Not Available |
| Legal Nurse Consultant Certified | American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants (Certification Board) | Not Available |
| Low Risk Neonatal Nursing | The National Certification Corporation | Not Available |
| Maternal Newborn Nursing | The National Certification Corporation | Not Available |
| Medical-Surgical Nursing | ANA Enterprise | Not Available |
| Multiple Sclerosis Certified Specialist | The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers | Not Available |
| National Healthcare Disaster Certification | ANA Enterprise | Not Available |
| Nationally Certified School Nurse | National Board for Certification of School Nurses | Not Available |
| Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing | The National Certification Corporation | Not Available |
| Nurse Coach Board Certified | American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Center | Not Available |
| Nurse Executive | ANA Enterprise | Not Available |
| Nurse Executive Advanced | ANA Enterprise | Not Available |
| Nursing Assistant Certification | American Medical Certification Association | Not Available |
| Nursing Case Management | ANA Enterprise | Not Available |
| Nursing Professional Development | ANA Enterprise | Not Available |
| Oncology Certified Nurse | Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation | Not Available |
| Orthopaedic Clinical Nurse Specialist - Certified | Orthopaedic Nurses Certification Board | Not Available |
| Orthopaedic Nurse - Certified | Orthopaedic Nurses Certification Board | Not Available |
| Orthopaedic Nurse Certified | National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses | Not Available |
| Orthopaedic Nurse Practitioner - Certified | Orthopaedic Nurses Certification Board | Not Available |
| Pain Management Nursing | ANA Enterprise | Not Available |
| Patient Care Technician | American Education Certification Association | Not Available |
| Pediatric Nursing | ANA Enterprise | Not Available |
| Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner | ANA Enterprise | Not Available |
| Post Rehab Conditioning Specialist | American Academy of Health, Fitness, & Rehabilitation Professionals | Not Available |
| Prehospital Trauma Life Support | National Association Of Emergency Medical Technicians | Not Available |
| Progressive Care Nursing (Adult) | American Association of Critical-Care Nurses | Not Available |
| Progressive Care knowledge Professional (Adult) | American Association of Critical-Care Nurses | Not Available |
| Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner | ANA Enterprise | Not Available |
| Registered Nurse Assistant at Surgery - Certified | National Assistant at Surgery Certification | Not Available |
| Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner - Adult/Adolescent | Forensic Nursing Certification Board | Not Available |
| Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner - Pediatric | Forensic Nursing Certification Board | Not Available |
| Stroke Certified Registered Nurse | American Association of Neuroscience Nurses - American Board of Neuroscience Nursing | Not Available |
| Technician Certification in Biofeedback | Biofeedback Certification International Alliance | Not Available |
| Technician Certification in Neurofeedback | Biofeedback Certification International Alliance | Not Available |
| Trauma Certified Registered Nurse | Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing | Not Available |
| Vascular Access-Board Certified | Vascular Access Certification Corporation | Not Available |
| Weight Management Specialty Certification | American Council on Exercise | Not Available |
| Womens Health Care Nurse Practitioner | The National Certification Corporation | Not Available |
| Wound Care Certification | National Alliance of Wound Care | Not Available |
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