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Nursing is one of the largest and steadiest job categories in US healthcare, and it spans far more settings than a hospital floor. This page pulls together nursing jobs across the country: registered nurses, LPNs, CNAs, travel nurse providers, home health nurses, seasonal camp nurses, and RN/LVN roles reviewing insurance claims for health plans.
What ties these together is licensure — every role here requires a state nursing credential (CNA, LPN, or RN), but the settings, schedules, and pay vary enormously. A hospital shift, a home visit route, a summer camp assignment, and a desk-based utilization review job all draw on the same license in very different ways.
Types of nursing jobs
Nursing roles differ by license level and by setting:
CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant). Hands-on resident and patient care — hygiene, mobility, vitals — usually in long-term care or hospitals. The fastest entry point into nursing, often a few weeks of training.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse). Administers medications and basic treatments under an RN's supervision. About a year of training and a licensing exam.
RN (Registered Nurse). The broadest scope of practice — assessment, care planning, supervising CNAs/LPNs. Requires an associate or bachelor's degree and passing the NCLEX-RN.
Travel nurse / provider. RNs, NPs, or PAs who work short-term or rotating assignments, often across multiple facilities or regions, for a pay premium over permanent staff roles.
Home health nurse. Delivers 1:1 care in patients' homes on a visit-based schedule, common for post-acute recovery, chronic disease management, and hospice.
Camp / seasonal nurse. Provides on-site medical coverage for summer camps and similar programs — a short-term, often well-paid assignment that's popular with nurses wanting a schedule change.
Utilization management RN/LVN. Reviews insurance authorization requests for medical necessity on behalf of a health plan — desk-based clinical work with no direct patient contact.
How much do nursing jobs pay?
Pay climbs steeply with license level and further with specialization or travel:
- CNAs average $41,270/year ($19.84/hour) nationally, per the BLS.
- LPNs average $63,540/year ($30.55/hour).
- RNs average $98,430/year ($47.32/hour), per the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook (May 2024 data).
- Travel nurses average around $101,132/year ($49/hour) — a real premium over staff RN pay — with specialty travel roles like CRNA reaching an average of $259,707/year (Vivian Health, Nurse.org).
- Utilization management RNs often earn above the general RN average given the desk-based, specialized nature of the work — the listings above show a real example in the $99,000-$131,000/year range plus bonus.
How to start or move within a nursing career
- CNA — the fastest entry. Certificate programs often run just a few weeks. A common first step for people testing whether nursing is the right path before committing to a longer program.
- LPN — about a year. A meaningful pay jump over CNA with a shorter commitment than an RN degree.
- RN — two to four years. An associate degree (2-3 years) or bachelor's (4 years) plus the NCLEX-RN exam. The broadest scope of practice and the credential that opens travel, specialty, and remote-adjacent roles.
- Travel nursing — usually after 1-2 years of staff experience. Most travel agencies want recent, verifiable clinical experience before placing you in a rotating assignment.
- Non-bedside tracks (utilization management, home health, camp nursing) — open to RNs and LPNs at any stage. These are worth considering if you want a change of pace, schedule, or setting without leaving nursing.
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Nursing jobs — FAQ
What's the difference between a CNA, LPN, and RN?
A CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) provides basic hands-on care — hygiene, mobility, vitals — after a short certificate program, typically a few weeks to months. An LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) completes about a year of training and can administer some medications and treatments under an RN's supervision. An RN (Registered Nurse) holds an associate or bachelor's degree, passes the NCLEX-RN exam, and has the broadest scope of practice, including assessment, care planning, and supervising CNAs and LPNs.
How much do nursing jobs pay?
CNAs earn a national average around $41,270/year ($19.84/hour). LPNs average about $63,540/year ($30.55/hour). RNs average $98,430/year ($47.32/hour). Travel nurses earn more — around $101,000/year on average, with specialty travel roles like CRNA reaching well over $250,000/year. Nursing roles in utilization management or specialized settings can pay above the general RN average.
Do all nursing jobs require working in a hospital?
No. Nurses work in home health (visiting patients in their homes), summer camps and schools, health plans (utilization management, reviewing insurance claims), telehealth (remote triage and care by video/phone), and long-term care facilities, in addition to hospitals and clinics. Settings vary widely in schedule, pace, and pay.
What's the fastest way to start a nursing career?
Becoming a CNA is the fastest entry point — certificate programs often run just a few weeks, and it's a common first step before pursuing LPN or RN licensure. From there, an LPN program (about a year) or an RN associate degree (two to three years) opens up significantly higher pay and scope of practice.
Is a nursing job worth pursuing?
Nursing remains one of the most stable, in-demand careers in the country, and the on-ramp is genuinely flexible — you can start as a CNA in weeks and layer credentials over time, or commit straight to an RN degree if you're ready. The variety of settings on this page (bedside, home health, travel, camp, utilization review) means the license opens far more doors than a single hospital job description suggests.
Check the listings above and think about which setting fits the schedule and pace you actually want right now, not just the highest posted number.