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If you're looking for a career as a Registered Nurse, whether you're just getting started or you're in need of a new opportunity, you've come to the right place. HealthcareMatch is here to help, with tried and true resources to aid you in your job search. On our website, you can find articles about topics such as malpractice insurance, transitioning to private practice, encountering career changes and more.

In a gratifying career as a Registered Nurse, you will work alongside Nursing Assistants, Patient Care Technicians, Nurse Practitioners, among others in the healthcare setting. As a Registered Nurse, you can expect to fulfill job duties such as preparing patients for exams and treatments, administering medications, monitoring patients for side effects and reactions, assessing and observing patients and more.

To become a Registered Nurse, you will need an Associate's degree at the very least, but you can also obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) or a diploma from an approved nursing program. The education breakdown for Registered Nurses in the United States is as follows:

• 45.6% hold Associates degrees
• 43.5% hold Bachelors degrees
• 4.7% hold Masters degrees

High School Diplomas, Certificates, Doctorates degrees and Licenses make up the other 93.8% of Registered Nurses' education.

Nurses may become certified in areas such as ambulatory care, gerontology, pediatrics and more. While certification is voluntary, it demonstrates that an individual holds themselves to a higher standards. Some employers will require additional certifications to accompany their degrees.

By 2028, the career is expected to grow approximately 12% and create over 370,000 job opportunities across the United States. On average, a Registered Nurse makes over $72,000 per year, but depending on your location and experience level, you could make more than that. Some qualities that a Registered Nurse should hold are: compassion, attention to detail, physical stamina, organizational skills, communication skills and more.

RNs work in the following practice settings (not limited to the following):

• Acute Care
• Critical Care/Emergency Care
• Intensive Care
• Pediatrics
• Primary Care
• Public Health

Some other benefits of being a Registered Nurse include (but are not limited to) the nursing shortage, job flexibility, the ability to work anywhere, high pay, and applicants can transition from student to RN in a short amount of time.

By using this HealthcareMatch job board, you will have access to thousands of unique jobs from top healthcare employers. Join the other 2.3+ million Registered Nurses in the United States, and set yourself apart from the rest by using the HealthcareMatch job board.