Where do ER RNs typically move onto?

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Something I've been thinking about..

I know the most typical ones are ICU, PACU, or going for an NP and working in fast track or something. That's what I've seen from ER RNs I know.

What other areas are worth looking into for someone with our background?

Specializes in CAPA RN, ED RN.

Almost anywhere you want. Remember you are a highly trained RN with mad skills.

I left the ED (with 35 yrs experience) 2 1/2 years ago for perioperative services which for me is an 8-4 bedside job with no weekends. I love it and it is a good fit for me at this time in my career. It was very competitive but I was hired almost as soon as I expressed interest. I had also interviewed for other jobs (including administration of ED education for 4 hospitals in my city) that I could have taken but weren't exactly what I wanted after looking at them in depth.

My ED coworkers have taken jobs in education, QA, radiology support nurse, cath lab, PACU, interventional procedures, administration, etc. A couple of notable ones have gone into consulting and made a bunch of money in companies they started.

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Specializes in ER, Medicine.

No idea. I feel like there is no other area to go... it seems like ER is the final stop. Maybe it's because I like it so much. I can't imagine not working at the bedside, yet I can't see myself in any other unit but the ER.

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Hospice.

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Specializes in ER, progressive care.

Freestanding ER, PACU

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Radiology RN, Cath Lab

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I'm currently doing the same thing! Did a year in med/surg, a year in home health, and am now about to start in the ED! Super excited and nervous at the same time. Any advice for the transition?

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Specializes in Home Health.

How exciting, Good Luck!

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