Registered Nurse (General)
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.
At a Glance
Registered Nurse (General) earns an average of $82,998/yr. Typical education: Associate degree. Experience: 1.7–1.8 years. Top skills: Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Nursing, Registered Nurse (RN).
$82,998/yr
Associate degree
1.7–1.8 years
887
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Registered Nurses
Median Wage
$93,600/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+4.9%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (19)
Nursing
Intensive Care Unit
Nursing Care
Medical Telemetry
Medical Surgical Nursing
Pediatrics
Nursing Process
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
Surgery
Emergency Departments
Oncology
Operating Room (OR)
Hospital Experience
Acute Care
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Cardiac Catheterization
Long Term Acute Care
Postpartum Care
Common Skills (5)
Communication
Planning
Management
Teaching
Leadership
Certifications (6)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Registered Nurse (RN)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
Related Specializations
Other specialized occupations in this field. Many share overlapping skills, making lateral moves more accessible.
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