Outpatient RN Jobs Overview
As a registered nurse, you know that many procedures such as cataract surgery, colonoscopy/endoscopy, dialysis, gallbladder removal, and tonsillectomy can be performed outside of a hospital in an outpatient setting. Not only does this offer conveniences to the patient, but to you as well.
If you love treating patients in acute care settings but prefer not to work long shifts or at night and over the weekends, you should consider exploring outpatient RN jobs. In ambulatory care settings, the workday is typically eight hours long. You can find full-time, part-time, contract, temporary, and per diem opportunities in a range of facility types, including:
- Retail clinics
- Urgent care
- Primary care and specialty care clinics
- Same day surgery centers
- Medical offices
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, start looking for outpatient registered nurse jobs right here on IntelyCare. You can also search for related roles such as med-surg RN jobs and OR RN jobs.
Resume and Cover Letter for RN Outpatient Jobs
As you prepare to apply to jobs, take some time to ensure your RN resume addresses the top requirements mentioned in each outpatient RN job description. For instance, if an employer wants to hire an RN who can schedule patients for diagnostic tests, consults, referrals, and admissions to the hospital, be sure to include that experience in your resume. If you have relevant credentials, such as ambulatory care nursing certification or med-surg certification, highlight that as well.
Then in your RN cover letter, you might want to make mention of your organizational and time management skills. Aligning your qualifications to an RN outpatient job ad in this way can help demonstrate to an employer that you’d be a great fit.
Interviewing for Outpatient Registered Nurse Jobs
Wondering what an employer might want to know about you as a potential staff RN? Check out some common outpatient RN interview questions to get an idea. Then spend time writing down your answers and practice speaking them aloud. Putting in a little effort can go a long way.
Salaries for Outpatient RN Positions
The average salary for an RN in outpatient centers is $102,640 per year. Your earnings can be affected by your years of experience, education, employer, location, and setting. For example, the average salary of an RN in a physician’s office is $83,110. The states with some of the highest salaries for RNs include:
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