Best jobs for new grad nurses

The best jobs for new grad nurses are intensive care unit nurse, labor and delivery nurse, and emergency room nurse. If you specialize in your nursing degree, then it should be easier for you to segue into a particular specialty. However, there are always openings for nursing assistants and medical assistants if you want to work your way up. If you're a new graduate in nursing or just about to graduate, then here are ten good options to look into:

1. Intensive Care Unit Nurse

   Average Salary: $79,483

   An Intensive Care Unit Nurse is specialized in providing care in intensive care units of hospitals. They assist in the treatment of acutely ill patients with life-threatening conditions.

2. Labor and Delivery Nurse

3. Emergency Room Nurse

   Average Salary: $79,886

   As the name entails, emergency room nurses typically work in emergency rooms of hospitals to provide care for patients in need of immediate treatment for severe medical conditions such as injury or trauma. They work with a team of healthcare professionals such as physicians and other nurses to administer medications to patients, monitor health conditions, and plan for long-term care needs. Other duties of emergency room nurses include assisting with the diagnosis and treatment of patients, maintaining a sanitary, organized, and clean work environment, and providing patients with follow-up care instructions.

4. Occupational Health Nurse

   Average Salary: $67,887

   An Occupational Health Nurse provides and delivers health and safety programs and services to workers and community groups. They manage employee health records and statistics as well as develop and manage emergency procedures.

5. Medical Assistant

   Average Salary: $34,900

   Medical assistants provide support to medical practitioners in both administrative and clerical tasks. They keep and update the patient's medical records, administer medicines under the supervision of a physician, assist during medical examinations, prepare medical samples for laboratory testing, manage the schedule of appointments, and assist the patients with their bills and in filling out needed forms, such as insurance-related documents. Medical assistants should have good communication skills and analytical skills, be organized, and be flexible. They should also have knowledge of how to operate some medical equipment such as x-ray machines.

6. Psychiatric Nurse

   Average Salary: $64,922

   A Psychiatric Nurses role is to supervise the medication and treatment of patients diagnosed with mental disabilities, illnesses, or distresses. They have an essential role in the administration of psychiatric treatment and care.

7. Medical-Surigical Nurse

8. Home Health Aide

9. Nursing Assistant

10. Pediatric Nurse

    Average Salary: $72,945

    A pediatric nurse is a registered nurse who offers medical and health care for children in hospitals and clinics. Pediatric nurses educate caregivers and parents on the effective methods of child health protection. They take care of children's health from birth to adolescence. They are experts in child care while they are working with their respective families to address their problems, fears, concerns, and other options. The necessary skills for this job include child development knowledge and communication skills.