Free registered nurse job description template
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Registered Nurse (RN) job description template · Fill in the [brackets]
Registered Nurse (RN)
About the job
[Business name] is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) who assesses patients, carries out treatments, coordinates care and teaches patients and families, under a state license. [One or two sentences about your business and why someone would want to work there.]
What you’ll do
- Assess patients' conditions
- Record patients' medical histories and symptoms
- Observe patients and record the observations
- Administer patients' medicines and treatments
- Consult and collaborate with doctors and other healthcare professionals
- Operate and monitor medical equipment
- Help perform diagnostic tests and analyze the results
- Teach patients and their families how to manage illnesses or injuries
What you need
- Bachelor's or associate's degree in nursing [as you require]
- Active state RN license
- CPR / BLS certification
- Experience in [setting], if required
Nice to have
- Specialty certification
- Experience with [your records system]
How to apply
[Apply link, email or phone], by [date].
[Business name] is an equal opportunity employer.
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Example: the template filled in for a small business
Hypothetical example for Cedar Grove Urgent Care, a two-site urgent care.
Cedar Grove Urgent Care is hiring a Registered Nurse (three 12-hour shifts a week). You'll triage, assist providers, give treatments and document care. An active state RN license and BLS certification are required.
Notice what makes it work: real hours, the actual tools, who they report to, and one honest reason to want the job. That’s the difference between a blank template and a job description that gets the right applicants.
What a registered nurse does
A registered nurse assesses patients, carries out treatments, coordinates care and teaches patients and families, under a state license. Typical duties include:
- Assess patients' conditions
- Record patients' medical histories and symptoms
- Observe patients and record the observations
- Administer patients' medicines and treatments
- Consult and collaborate with doctors and other healthcare professionals
- Operate and monitor medical equipment
Duties adapted from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
Requirements, training and licenses
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says registered nurses must have a nursing license issued by the state in which they work, and may become certified in specific areas through professional associations.
Training: Bachelor's degree is the typical entry level; a license is required.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Registered Nurses.
How much does a registered nurse make?
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook. A median means half earned more and half earned less. Pay in your area may be higher or lower; check postings for similar jobs near you. A growing number of states and cities require a pay range in job postings, so check your local rules before you post.
Before you set the rate, run the free hiring cost calculator. It adds payroll taxes and other costs and shows how much work the hire needs to bring in to pay for itself.
Free template or written for you?
| Free template | Job Description $30 | Hiring Kit $299 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written for | Any business | Your business | Your business |
| Duties and schedule | Typical, with blanks | Yours, filled in | Yours, filled in |
| Pay | National figure | Set for your local market | Set for your local market |
| State rules | “Check your state” | Checked for your state | Checked for your state |
| Ready to post | No, you edit it | Yes | Yes, plus the job posting |
| Performance review form | — | Included free | Included |
| Interview guide and 30-60-90 day plan | — | — | Included |
| Use the template | Have us write it | Get the Hiring Kit |
Free template
- Typical duties with blanks to fill in
- National pay figure
- You edit it before posting
Job Description · $30
- Written for your business: your duties, schedule and pay
- Checked for your state’s rules
- Ready to post
- Free matching performance review form
Hiring Kit · $299
- Everything in the $30 job description
- The job posting
- Interview guide
- 30-60-90 day plan for the new hire
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Common questions
Does an RN need a bachelor's degree?
Not always. The Bureau of Labor Statistics lists a bachelor's degree as the typical entry level, but state license rules decide what is required. Say in the posting which degree you accept.
Can I use this template for free?
Yes. Copy it, edit it and post it. It's a starting point written for any business, so fill in the brackets and adjust the duties to your actual job. If you'd rather have it written for your business, ready to post, our Job Description service is $30.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is general information. Requirements for some roles, especially in healthcare, vary by state. Check your state's rules, and talk to an employment attorney if you're unsure.
Published by Groundwork Business Advisory. Updated October 2026. General information, not legal advice. Pay data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2025 wage estimates.