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Burn Unit Registered Nurse (RN) Ready for a role that supports your unique calling in patient care and fits your life? At Doctors Hospital of Augusta, you'll find clear paths to advance backed by our ...

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RN - Burn Unit

Austell, GA ยท On-site

$1.4K - $1.5K/wk

Contract - W2 Burn ICU Registered Nurse (RN) Job Location: Austell, Georgia Start Date: December 29, 2025 Profession: Registered Nurse (RN) Facility: Short Term Acute Care Estimated Pay: $1415.79 ...

RN - Burn Unit Shift Details: Shift 07:00 PM - 07:00 AM, Shifts Per Week: 3, Scheduled Hours: 36 Job Order Details: Start Date 06/15/2026, End Date 09/14/2026, Duration 13 Week(s) Client Details:

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How much do burn unit nurse jobs pay per week?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average weekly pay for burn unit nurse in the United States is $2,449.83, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,865.38 and $2,980.77 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a burn unit nurse?

A Burn Unit Nurse is a specialized registered nurse who provides care for patients with severe burns. They assess wounds, administer treatments, manage pain, prevent infections, and assist in skin grafting procedures. These nurses work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including doctors, physical therapists, and psychologists, to aid in the patient's recovery. Their role also includes educating patients and families on wound care and rehabilitation to ensure proper healing.

What are some of the common challenges burn unit nurses face in their day-to-day work?

Burn Unit Nurses often manage patients with severe and complex injuries, requiring meticulous wound care, frequent monitoring, and management of intense pain. The emotional impact of caring for patients with traumatic injuries, combined with the need for quick decision-making in critical situations, can be especially challenging. Nurses frequently work as part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating closely with physicians, physical therapists, and social workers to provide comprehensive care. Despite these demands, many find the role highly rewarding due to the profound positive impact they have on patient recovery and quality of life.

Can I work as a burn unit nurse?

Burn unit nurses provide specialized care to patients with burn injuries in hospital settings. They typically need a registered nurse license, experience in critical or emergency care, and knowledge of wound management and burn treatment protocols. Certification in advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) and trauma nursing may also be required.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a burn unit nurse, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Burn Unit Nurse, you need advanced clinical knowledge in wound care, pain management, and infection prevention, along with a registered nursing (RN) license and specialized training in burn treatment. Familiarity with specialized burn care equipment, electronic health record (EHR) systems, and certifications such as Advanced Burn Life Support (ABLS) is highly valuable. Compassion, emotional resilience, and strong teamwork skills are essential for supporting patients and families through intensive recovery processes. These skills and qualities are critical for delivering complex care, ensuring patient safety, and collaborating effectively in the high-stress environment of a burn unit.

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Burn Unit Registered Nurse (RN)

Ready for a role that supports your unique calling in patient care and fits your life? At Doctors Hospital of Augusta, you'll find clear paths to advance backed by our unmatched nationwide transfer policy that lets you grow your career when the time is right for you. With mentorship opportunities, clinical education courses, professional certification support, and educational assistance, you will have all the resources you need to build the career of a lifetime.

You contribute to our success let us contribute to yours! Whether you choose to focus on bedside care, a leadership or C-suite role, shape business and operational outcomes, or work to deliver clinical excellence behind the scenes in data science, case management or transfer centers. Unlock your potential at Doctors Hospital of Augusta!

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Burn Unit Registered Nurse (RN), you'll play a vital role in the healing journey of patients with a variety of burn injuries. With stays ranging from days to weeks, you'll build meaningful relationships and witness powerful healing journeys. Partnering with a skilled team that's deeply committed to this unique population, you'll restore comfort and healing - caring for patients like family and improving lives every day.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Assessing patient condition and environment to recognize changes, manage pain, and ensure safety throughout their care journey
  • Performing expert procedures and medication administration โ€“ including pain relief and fluid therapy โ€“ delivering advanced wound care and dressing changes, monitoring responses and acting swiftly to promote healing and comfort
  • Educating and supporting patients and families with compassion and clarity to confidently navigate recovery and make informed decisions
  • Collaborating with a dedicated multidisciplinary team to provide seamless, patient-centered care tailored to each individual's needs
What qualifications you will need:
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Spt must be obtained within 1 year of employment start date
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
  • (RN) Registered Nurse
  • Associate Degree
Benefits

Doctors Hospital of Augusta offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

  • Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
  • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Doctors Hospital of Augusta has provided quality healthcare services since 1973. We give patients access to trained physicians and advanced technology. With nearly 50 years of pioneering healthcare, our 350+ bed hospital is one of the regions leading acute care facilities. We offer a wide range of services for our patients. Our services include our nationally recognized Burn Center and Cancer Center, accredited by the American College of Surgeons. We are Chest Pain Accredited. We have earned the Joint Commissions certificate of distinction for total hip and total knee replacement and spinal fusion surgery and are the only CARF accredited facility in the area.

At Doctors Hospital, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our Augusta community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companiesยฎ by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our RN Burn opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.