How much does a Staff Nurse - RN III make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Staff Nurse - RN III in the United States is $47 as of September 25, 2023, but the range typically falls between $41 and $53. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Staff Nurse - RN III Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Staff Nurse - RN III Salary $36 US September 25, 2023
25th Percentile Staff Nurse - RN III Salary $41 US September 25, 2023
50th Percentile Staff Nurse - RN III Salary $47 US September 25, 2023
75th Percentile Staff Nurse - RN III Salary $53 US September 25, 2023
90th Percentile Staff Nurse - RN III Salary $59 US September 25, 2023
25% $41 10% $36 90% $59 75% $53 $47 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description for Staff Nurse - RN III

Staff Nurse - RN III provides professional nursing care to assigned patients. Records patient histories, performs various diagnostic tests, administers medications, and develops patient care plans in conjunction with other medical professionals. Being a Staff Nurse - RN III assists physicians during examinations and procedures, operating and monitoring medical equipment as necessary. Observes patients' progress and records observations in patient medical records. Additionally, Staff Nurse - RN III promotes patients' independence by teaching patients and families to understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills. May focus on a specific medical specialty. May require a bachelor's degree in nursing. Requires a valid state Registered Nurse (RN) license. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Staff Nurse - RN III work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be a Staff Nurse - RN III typically requires 4-7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2023 Salary.com)... View full job description

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City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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