RN Jobs in Opelika, AL

Registered Nurses (RN) play a pivotal role in the nursing industry, providing critical care and support to patients across a variety of healthcare settings. These professionals are responsible for assessing patient conditions, recording medical histories, administering treatments, performing diagnostic tests, and educating patients on their illnesses or injuries. RNs are also essential in implementing and evaluating patient care plans, communicating with healthcare teams, and advocating for patient rights. They may specialize in various areas such as critical care, pediatrics, or geriatrics.

Before becoming a RN, a person may have roles such as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or a Medical Assistant (MA). These positions provide valuable experience and insight into the nursing profession. To become a RN, individuals must earn a diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in nursing. They must then pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) to become licensed. Additional certifications and skills RNs should have include Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Critical thinking, communication, empathy, and attention to detail are also vital skills for this role.

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Registered Nurse

  • Opelika, AL
  • 8 days ago
  • Opelika, AL
  • 8 days ago

Encompass Health offers a transformative journey where your expertise as a Registered Nurse becomes an integral part of patients' recoveries....

Registered Nurse II

  • Auburn, AL (9 miles from Opelika, AL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Auburn, AL (9 miles from Opelika, AL)
  • 90+ days ago

Encompass Health offers a transformative journey where your expertise as a Registered Nurse becomes an integral part of patients' recoveries....

Registered Nurse (Fortson)

  • Fortson, GA (23 miles from Opelika, AL)
  • 2 hours ago
  • Fortson, GA (23 miles from Opelika, AL)
  • 2 hours ago

Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice; Associates Degree in Nursing (A.D.N) from accredited school of nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N); three-year diploma from accredited...

Operating Room RN

  • Valley, AL (13 miles from Opelika, AL)
  • 3 hours ago
  • Valley, AL (13 miles from Opelika, AL)
  • 3 hours ago

Qualifications As a Registered Nurse/RN you will have: Graduated from an accredited Bachelors of Science in Nursing as Registered Nurse/RN or Associate Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma program as...

RN - Neurology Clinic

  • Auburn, AL (9 miles from Opelika, AL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Auburn, AL (9 miles from Opelika, AL)
  • 1 day ago

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Education Graduate of a Registered Nurse program....

Alabama Home Health RN Contract - Full Time - Opelika

  • Opelika, AL
  • 2 days ago
  • Opelika, AL
  • 2 days ago

Job Title: Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) Location: Opelika, AL Type: Travel/Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: Monday-Friday, with possible on-call Job Description: Sunbelt Staffing is seeking an...

Job Title: Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) Location: Opelika, AL Type: Travel/Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: Monday-Friday, with possible on-call Job Description: Sunbelt Staffing is hiring a...

RN Clinical Liaison

  • Auburn, AL (9 miles from Opelika, AL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Auburn, AL (9 miles from Opelika, AL)
  • 2 days ago

Our RN Clinical Liaison's get this opportunity every day....

Registered Nurse RN Home Health

  • Valley, AL (13 miles from Opelika, AL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Valley, AL (13 miles from Opelika, AL)
  • 5 days ago

The Registered Nurse RN consults as needed with the physician and the office giving details about patient care....

RN / Registered Nurse Occupational Health in Auburn, NY

  • Auburn, AL (9 miles from Opelika, AL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Auburn, AL (9 miles from Opelika, AL)
  • 5 days ago

Requirements include, but are not limited to: Active NY Occupational Medicine Registered Nurse in Auburn, NY license 2+ years of Occupational Health Occupational Health experience This position begins...

RN - Au Event Staff

  • Opelika, AL
  • 14 days ago
  • Opelika, AL
  • 14 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY The RN performs pre-hospital care in a holistic systematic way, produces quality patient care with optimal patient outcomes....

Charge Registered Nurse - RN

  • Opelika, AL
  • 15 days ago
  • Opelika, AL
  • 15 days ago

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS: Minimum of 9 months of nursing experience and an additional 3 months of clinical experience in dialysis RN charge nurses assuming responsibility for nursing and patient...

Inpatient Hospice RN - PRN

  • Auburn, AL (9 miles from Opelika, AL)
  • 16 days ago
  • Auburn, AL (9 miles from Opelika, AL)
  • 16 days ago

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations Active and unencumbered Registered Nurse license in state(s) of employment required. Current CPR certification required....

RN Or - Surgery

  • Opelika, AL
  • 16 days ago
  • Opelika, AL
  • 16 days ago

EAMC MISSION At East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service,...

Travel Nurse RN - CVOR in Alabama. Job in Alabama Gr8Jobs

  • Auburn, AL (9 miles from Opelika, AL)
  • 17 days ago
  • Auburn, AL (9 miles from Opelika, AL)
  • 17 days ago

We're hiring a skilled Registered Nurse that's experienced at caring for patients who are recovering from Cardiac Surgery, including heart and lung transplantation, for a 13 week contract at a state-of-the-art...

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Salary for RN Jobs in Opelika, AL

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Highest Education Level

RNs in Opelika, AL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
39.7%
Associate's Degree
24.2%
Master's Degree
16.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.6%
High School or GED
6.7%
Doctorate Degree
2.6%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by RNs in Opelika, AL
1-2 years
34.5%
None
19.4%
Less than 1 year
18.4%
4-6 years
13.4%
6-8 years
12.9%
2-4 years
1.4%


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