Travel Nurse

Travel nursing is a way for qualified nurses to get out of the rut of being rooted down to one clinic or facility and travel around the country, taking short-term positions that become available in different locations. Essentially, it’s like being a temporary nurse, but one gets to keep moving. Many times housing is offered as part of compensation, and the short term assignments can lead to long…

Trauma Nurse

One of the most high-stress yet rewarding nursing careers is that of a trauma nurse, who must respond immediately to emergency conditions and make snap informed decisions about patients whom they may have little to no prior information about. They help those patients who are suffering from multisystem trauma and shock form accidents including car crashes, poisoning, or drowning, among other emergency situations. This requires the ability to…

Telephone Triage Nurse

Many doctor’s offices or other health clinics, particularly those that are part of a larger health management organization, will have a telephone system set up for those patients who may not have the time to get in to see a doctor in person as quickly as they would like. This differs from a health advice line, because a telephone triage nurse will be highly specialized and qualified…

Staff Nurse

A staff nurse is defined as any type of nurse in any field, who simply does not assist in surgery. This encompasses the whole large world of nursing, with some choosing to specialize with certain types of patients. These could include children, or those suffering from particular sets of disorders, such as respiratory. Some nurses will find work in home care settings or large hospitals. What seems to…

School Nurse

A school nurse is essentially a pediatric nurse, providing all means of health support for children, but in an academic setting. These duties can include a wide range of activities, including emergency care, health counseling, education, vision and hearing screening, and community relations. When there are children in school with special needs, it is the duty of the school nurse to attend to these, monitoring the child’s health…

Respiratory Nurse

Specializing in the treatment of those who are afflicted with lung conditions including asthma, cystic fibrosis, emphysema, tuberculosis, or respiratory failure, respiratory nurses help to promote preventative health as well. They work with patients of all ages and often will assist in educational efforts in order to promote healthy breathing and exercise techniques that can help prevent respiratory problems down the road. They will work with those patients…

Research Nurse

A research nurse most frequently works within a clinical setting, assisting teams with their research in a controlled environment. Their duties may include helping devise new clinical research, assessing patient care problems, helping to figure out suitable patient care plans for those involved in research trials, and revising these plans as necessary. Their job is extremely important because it is up to them to stay on top of…

Pharmaceutical/Medical Sales Representative

Employed by pharmaceutical companies, medical sales representatives live somewhat of a door to door sales existence, but with great profits if they are good at what they do. This job involves constantly researching and staying up to date with the latest trends and research in the pharmaceutical world, then selling this information to doctors, nurses, or medical technicians. The goal is to persuade the medical professionals to…

Pediatric Nurse

Specializing in children’s health, pediatric nurses complete an extremely important job function by helping ensure that children are growing up to the best of their ability and health. During the early years, a child’s brain is forming, so this extra attention is important. These nurses help both with preventative care as well as any specific care that is needed during the gamut of childhood illnesses that seem to…

Parish Nurse

Recognized by the American Nursing Association, parish nursing is a field that has undergone tremendous growth from its humble roots as the community nurse. This career combines both the community-driven social and counseling skills of a pastor or other religious leader, with the technical knowledge of a registered nurse. The philosophy behind this type of nursing will vary from parish to parish, but is generally put under the…