RN Jobs in Rhode Island

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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  • Fusion Medical Staffing
  • Providence, RI
  • 16 days ago
  • Providence, RI
  • 16 days ago

(AHA/ARC), PALS (AHA/ARC) or ENPC certifications OR Nursing Certification (CNOR) Other certifications and licenses may be required for this position Summary: The Operating Room Registered Nurse provides...

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Registered Nurse

  • Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Braintree at Framingham
  • Woonsocket, RI
  • 29 days ago
  • Woonsocket, RI
  • 29 days ago

Registered Nurse Career Opportunity - $5,000.00 sign on bonus!...

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Registered Nurse

  • Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Braintree
  • Central Falls, RI
  • 15 days ago
  • Central Falls, RI
  • 15 days ago

RN Career Opportunity Registered Nurse Encompass Health: Where Nursing Meets Heart, Home, and Healing. Are you seeking a nursing career deeply rooted in purpose, close to your heart and home?...

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Registered Nurse Residency

  • Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Braintree
  • Central Falls, RI
  • 15 days ago
  • Central Falls, RI
  • 15 days ago

Realize Your Vision as a New Registered Nurse Join a supportive RN cohort with a structured curriculum designed to build confidence, enhance your skills, provide mentorship and set you up for long-term...

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RN Clinical Services Lead

  • Backus Hospital
  • Hope Valley, RI
  • 3 days ago
  • Hope Valley, RI
  • 3 days ago

Qualifications Associates degree in Nursing Education; Bachelors of Science in Nursing preferred 2 years of acute care nursing experience required; 1 year of acute care charge or preceptor experience...

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Registered Nurse - Graduate Nurse (RN, GN) - Oncology A2

  • Backus Hospital
  • Hope Valley, RI
  • 4 days ago
  • Hope Valley, RI
  • 4 days ago

Qualifications Graduate of a school of nursing; BSN preferred One year RN experience Current unrestricted State of CT Registered Nurse license Current Basic Life Support (BLS); Advanced Cardiac Life...

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RN Colleague Health

  • Hartford HealthCare Corp.
  • Hope Valley, RI
  • 6 days ago
  • Hope Valley, RI
  • 6 days ago

The Colleague Health Services Nurse (RN) is responsible for the delivery of the customer focused, clinical programs of Colleague Health Services which promote the health and safety of all Hartford HealthCare...

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Room

  • Backus Hospital
  • Hope Valley, RI
  • 6 days ago
  • Hope Valley, RI
  • 6 days ago

Graduate of an accredited nursing school (BSN or MSN preferred) Current Connecticut RN license BLS certification by the American Heart Association Ability to obtain and maintain CPI certification within...

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RN Emergency Department

  • Backus Hospital
  • Hope Valley, RI
  • 8 days ago
  • Hope Valley, RI
  • 8 days ago

We invite you to become part of Connecticuts most comprehensive healthcare network as an Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN)....

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Hospice RN (Registered Nurse, Visiting Nurse) - HomeCare

  • Hartford HealthCare at Home
  • Hope Valley, RI
  • 14 days ago
  • Hope Valley, RI
  • 14 days ago

Qualifications Registered Nurse with Valid CT RN license One year of RN experience; Homecare or Hospice experience preferred. Valid drivers license and reliable transportation required....

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Medical Surgical Unit - Travel Registered Nurse

  • Trusted Health
  • Warwick, RI
  • 13 hours ago
  • Warwick, RI
  • 13 hours ago

Trusted is seeking an experienced nurse for this exciting travel nursing assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel nursing experience by enabling nurses to apply directly to jobs without the...

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Medical Surgical Float Pool - Travel Registered Nurse

  • Trusted Health
  • Warwick, RI
  • 21 days ago
  • Warwick, RI
  • 21 days ago

Trusted is seeking an experienced nurse for this exciting travel nursing assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel nursing experience by enabling nurses to apply directly to jobs without the...

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Registered Nurse Residency

  • Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Pascoag, RI
  • 10 hours ago
  • Pascoag, RI
  • 10 hours ago

Realize Your Vision as a New Registered Nurse Join a supportive RN cohort with a structured curriculum designed to build confidence, enhance your skills, provide mentorship and set you up for long-term...

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Registered Nurse

  • Fairlawn Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Pascoag, RI
  • 29 days ago
  • Pascoag, RI
  • 29 days ago

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

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Demographic Data for Rhode Island

Moving to Rhode Island? Find some basic demographic data about Rhode Island below.


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Salary for RN Jobs in Rhode Island

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for RN positions.



Highest Education Level

RNs in Rhode Island offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
40.4%
Associate's Degree
24.1%
Master's Degree
16.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.2%
High School or GED
6.4%
Doctorate Degree
2.6%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by RNs in Rhode Island
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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