Where do forensic nurses work?

As a forensic nurse, you work in locations where victims of crimes are most likely to seek medical care: hospitals, emergency rooms, and urgent care centers. You can find forensic nursing jobs in large metropolitan areas, suburbs, and rural communities. Since forensic nursing is a relatively new specialty, you may have to work long hours, including some weekends and swing shifts, to serve the patients who need your care and expertise. You need physical and emotional stamina, compassion, and interpersonal skills to succeed in a career as a forensic nurse.