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    Burn care nurse

    A burn care nurse treats patients who have been burned by fire, hot water, oil, chemicals, or electricity.
    Required education
    ADN or BSN
    Average annual salary
    $127,000
    ZipRecruiter (Jan. 2026)
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    Varied
    Take on different tasks, patients, and situations every day.
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    Patient-facing
    Work hands-on, directly with patients.

    What is the role of a burn care nurse?

    You’ll provide emotional support while helping your patients physically recover from their burns.

    What you’ll do as a burn care nurse

    Education

    You’ll teach families how to care for a patient’s burns and educate communities about burn prevention.

    Treatment

    You’ll stabilize burn victims, dress and care for their wounds, and give them medication.
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    Where you’ll work as a burn care nurse

    Burn care nurses work in a variety of settings, including:
    • Burn care units
    • Emergency rooms
    • Intensive care units
    • Trauma centers

    How to become a burn care nurse

    Get an Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

    When considering a future nursing career, it’s important to explore the different nursing programs available and the paths they offer. With various options like associate degree programs, bachelor’s degree programs, and direct-entry master’s degree programs, prospective students can choose the educational path that best suits their goals and interests.

    Pass the NCLEX-RN.

    The National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX) is the all-important step between graduating from nursing school and becoming a nurse. It’s a standardized test, set by the Board of Nursing in each state, that makes sure you have the knowledge and skills you need to work in the field of nursing.

    Work as a Registered Nurse, and gain experience in an ICU or trauma center.

    While there’s no specific burn care nurse certification, you can specialize in related areas such as advanced burn life support.

    You’re ready to work as a burn care nurse!

    Burn care nurse career resources

    Become a member of a burn care nurse organization to find career opportunities, learn from your colleagues, and support the profession.
    American Burn Association

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