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American Traveler

Travel Burn Trauma ICU RN

Plano, TX · On-site

Hospital-based Burn Trauma ICU unit * Night shift schedule (7P-7A) Requirements * Active RN license (TX or Compact) required * BLS and ACLS certification required (AHA or ARC accepted) * NIH Stroke ...

Zunch Staffing

RN Burn ICU

Louisville, KY

$29 - $47.85/hr

RN Burn ICU in Louisville, KYPosition Summary and Purpose: Our client is seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse (Hospital-Based) for their Burn Unit. In this role, you will deliver ...

UnitiMed

RN Burn Unit

Austell, GA · On-site

Referral bonus up to $700 Registered Nurse (RN),Burn ICU, About the Company: Uniti Med is an award-winning healthcare staffing company with a mission to provide staffing services with heart. Apply ...

Mission Hospital

RN Burn Unit

Augusta, GA · On-site

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 ...

Doctors Hospital of Augusta

RN Burn Unit

Augusta, GA · On-site

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 ...

Doctors Hospital of Augusta

RN Burn Unit

Augusta, GA · On-site

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 ...

Perm Staff Jobs

Registered Nurse (RN) - Burn

Olathe, KS · On-site

Staff Charge RN Burn Unit Introduction Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At Research Medical Center our nurses set ...

GiaMed, Inc

Burn ICU - RN - BAMC

San Antonio, TX · On-site

Civilian ICU RN - ISR Burn Unit - Brooke Army Medical Center Join the prestigious Burn department, with an opportunity to train and learn a new set of skills! BAMC, located on Fort Sam Houston, is a ...

GiaMed, Inc

Burn ICU - RN - BAMC

Houston, TX · On-site

Civilian ICU RN - ISR Burn Unit - Brooke Army Medical Center Join the prestigious Burn department, with an opportunity to train and learn a new set of skills! BAMC, located on Fort Sam Houston, is a ...

Perm Staff Jobs

Registered Nurse (RN) - Burn

Lenexa, KS · On-site

Staff Charge RN Burn Unit Introduction Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line, empathetic for patients. At Research Medical Center our nurses set ...

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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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Infographic showing various Burn Unit Nurse job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 58% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 23% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $127,391 per year, or $61.2 per hour.

CHARGE RN - Surgical Trauma PCU/Burn, Full-time, 7P

Texas Health Resources

Fort Worth, TX • On-site

Full-time

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Texas Health Resources rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 345 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

132nd of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Charge RN - Surgical Trauma PCU/Critical Care & Burn Unit - Full-time, Nights
Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together
Work location: Texas Health Fort Worth, 1304 Pennsylvania Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104
Work hours: Full-time, Night shift
• Positions require 12-hour shifts with rotating weekends and holidays. Team members may be placed on call for regularly scheduled shifts in response to census fluctuations.
Department highlights:
• Justin 5 is a 35-bed Surgical Trauma Progressive Care Unit (PCU) and Burn Unit. On August 10, the unit will open with 18 surgical trauma PCU beds and 9 burn beds, with plans to expand to the full 35 beds later in the year. This unit provides higher-acuity surgical trauma and burn care, including treatment in a dedicated hydrotherapy procedure room for the burn population. Although patient populations differ, this is one integrated unit, and staff are expected to work across both care areas.
  • MAGNET facility
  • Level I Trauma Center
  • Primary Heart Attack Center PHAC
  • The department prides itself in high performing staff with excellent critical thinking skills
  • Self-Scheduling that helps with work/life balance as well as opportunities for educational and career growth
  • Robust Unit Based Council (UBC) and engaged leadership team
  • Nurse to patient ratio 1: 3-4

Here's What You Need
  • Nursing Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred
  • Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the Texas Board of Nursing upon hire
  • BCLS - prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly
  • ACLS - within 90 days of hire required
  • TNCC or ATCN - within 12 months of hire preferred
  • CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training - within 90 days of hire
  • 1-year experience as a registered nurse in an acute care setting required
  • 2-year experience as a registered nurse in an acute care setting preferred
  • PCU experience preferred
  • Burn unit experience a plus

In addition to the required qualifications, a successful RN will
  • demonstrate a high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills, and ability to function in a fast-paced environment.
  • maintain a positive, customer-focused attitude toward patients
  • possess a strong work ethic and always display a high level of professionalism
  • have basic computer skills using medical management application systems

What you will do
The Charge Nurse
• will communicate and collaborate with all members of the health care team
• support and actively participate in shared governance/councils
• committed to developing their individual knowledge and skills, as well as advancing the profession of nursing and engaging in lifelong learning/development.
• evaluates the effectiveness of interventions
• directly assists leadership on a particular unit or units and shift, by offering staff guidance and support, maintaining a clean and safe work environment and ensuring unit operational tasks are completed. Individuals in this role will demonstrate:
Additional perks of being a Texas Health Nurse
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.
Explore our Texas Health careers site for info like Benefits, Job Listings by Category, recent Awards we've won and more.
Do you still have questions or concerns? Feel free to email your questions to recruitment@texashealth.org.

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About Texas Health Resources

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Texas Health Resources is a major player in the healthcare industry, located in Arlington, TX, US. With its roots dating back to 1922, and an amalgamation of multiple area hospitals in 1982, the organization has since evolved into one of the largest faith-based, nonprofit health systems in the United States, taking care and improving the health of people in the communities it serves. Staying aligned with its aim to enhance public health, the company's core services encompass a wide range of medical treatments, general wellness programs, fitness, and rehabilitation, continually expanding its healthcare infrastructure, and establishing collaborations for advanced medical research.

Industry

Outpatient health care

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Arlington, TX, US

Year founded

1997

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