# Registered Nurse jobs and career guide

Category: Nursing
Page: https://medroles.com/roles/registered-nurse/
Also called: RN, Clinic Nurse, Outpatient Nurse, Charge Nurse, Triage Nurse, Nurse Case Manager

Registered nurses assess patients, coordinate care, give treatments and educate patients and families, in hospitals, outpatient clinics, specialty practices and home health.

## Typical US pay
$70k–$110k per year (approximate, entry level to experienced).

## What they do
- Assess patients and develop and update care plans
- Give medications and treatments and monitor results
- Triage patients and coordinate with providers
- Educate patients and families about conditions and care

## Key skills
- Patient assessment
- Care coordination
- Medication administration
- Triage
- Patient education

## Training
An associate degree in nursing (ADN) or a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN).

## Licensing & certifications
RNs must pass the NCLEX-RN exam and hold a state license. Multistate licenses are available in Nurse Licensure Compact states.

## Open jobs (0)
None posted right now.