Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Jobs
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner jobs are open across hospitals, forensic clinics, advocacy centers, and law enforcement partnerships, from entry-level SANE trainees to experienced lead examiners, with specializations in pediatric, adult, and strangulation forensic assessment. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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As our RN Sexual Assault Examiner, you will assume responsibility for facilitating, communicating, and collaborating with the healthcare team and patient/family to meet their needs, while performing forensic examinations for sexual assault cases.
Every day you will promote optimal patient health, well-being, and safety through the nursing process, diligently perform forensic examinations to collect and preserve evidence, and provide follow-up care. You will also be available to participate in the judicial process, including providing expert testimony and witnessing.
To be successful in this role, you will be a Registered Nurse with specialized forensic examination skills, strong clinical judgment, and the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse stakeholders. You will excel in evidence collection, compassionate patient care for sexual assault survivors, and ethical engagement with the judicial process.
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Performs complete forensic examination and collection of evidence. Responds to page within 10 minutes and arrives within 60 minutes of call.
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Collaborates with members of SART to ensure appropriate followup care.
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Accurately documents all findings of examination. Thorough and confidential maintenance of patient records.
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Belongs to International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN), which is the oversight organization for SANE training. Participates in continuing education of at least 20 CEUs from forensic nursing every 2 years.
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Assesses patient’s physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs through observation, interview, review of medical records and clinical data.
- Evaluates patient’s response and intervenes to ensure optimal patient outcome. Develops and implements patient plan of care and observes outcomes in accordance with nursing standards and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
*PRN requirement is 48 hours a month. Need to be available days, evenings and nights. Our schedule is four weeks at a time with a call time turnaround of an hour.*
- BSN Preferred; Associates degree in Nursing (nursing diploma or by endorsement) required
- 2 years’ experience in acute care setting or outpatient womens health
- Advanced assessment skills
- Current CO RN license in state of employment or RN license from a particpating state in the National Licensure Compact, required
- Current BLS certification required from American Heart Association
- Completion of 64 hours of online SANE training required. Please make sure your resume shows your completion date.
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Background in nursing and data management
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Experience with ER, ICU, or acute care of stroke
- Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse
Located in Lakewood, Colorado, St. Anthony Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center where we provide a full range of medical specialties and health care services to Denver and the surrounding region through our state-of-the-art medical campus and home base for Flight For Life Colorado. With four trauma rooms including the T-10 room, a dedicated field-to-surgery suite ready 24/7 for trauma surgeons and specially trained teams, our staff can provide life-saving care to the most severely ill and injured patients. In 2023, we received our exciting Magnet designation! We are so proud of our staff for this achievement, which is awarded to only 10 percent of hospitals around the world. Numerous other awards, certifications, and accreditations have been granted to us from the American Heart Association; Chest Pain Center (CPC); American College of Cardiology; The Joint Commission's National Quality Approval; the Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award; NAPBC Accreditation; American College of Radiology and many others. At St. Anthony Hospital. We combine a heritage of expert care with the latest in technology and innovation. If you're looking to be part of a fast-paced environment where you can practice to the top of your profession in trauma, cardiology, stroke, neurosciences, breast imaging, cancer/oncology care, surgery and more, we invite you to apply.
Pay Range
$37.40 - $61.71 /hour
As our RN Sexual Assault Examiner, you will assume responsibility for facilitating, communicating, and collaborating with the healthcare team and patient/family to meet their needs, while performing forensic examinations for sexual assault cases.
Every day you will promote optimal patient health, well-being, and safety through the nursing process, diligently perform forensic examinations to collect and preserve evidence, and provide follow-up care. You will also be available to participate in the judicial process, including providing expert testimony and witnessing.
To be successful in this role, you will be a Registered Nurse with specialized forensic examination skills, strong clinical judgment, and the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse stakeholders. You will excel in evidence collection, compassionate patient care for sexual assault survivors, and ethical engagement with the judicial process.
-
Performs complete forensic examination and collection of evidence. Responds to page within 10 minutes and arrives within 60 minutes of call.
-
Collaborates with members of SART to ensure appropriate followup care.
-
Accurately documents all findings of examination. Thorough and confidential maintenance of patient records.
-
Belongs to International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN), which is the oversight organization for SANE training. Participates in continuing education of at least 20 CEUs from forensic nursing every 2 years.
-
Assesses patient’s physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs through observation, interview, review of medical records and clinical data.
- Evaluates patient’s response and intervenes to ensure optimal patient outcome. Develops and implements patient plan of care and observes outcomes in accordance with nursing standards and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
*PRN requirement is 48 hours a month. Need to be available days, evenings and nights. Our schedule is four weeks at a time with a call time turnaround of an hour.*
- BSN Preferred; Associates degree in Nursing (nursing diploma or by endorsement) required
- 2 years’ experience in acute care setting or outpatient womens health
- Advanced assessment skills
- Current CO RN license in state of employment or RN license from a particpating state in the National Licensure Compact, required
- Current BLS certification required from American Heart Association
- Completion of 64 hours of online SANE training required. Please make sure your resume shows your completion date.
-
Background in nursing and data management
-
Experience with ER, ICU, or acute care of stroke
- Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse
Located in Lakewood, Colorado, St. Anthony Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center where we provide a full range of medical specialties and health care services to Denver and the surrounding region through our state-of-the-art medical campus and home base for Flight For Life Colorado. With four trauma rooms including the T-10 room, a dedicated field-to-surgery suite ready 24/7 for trauma surgeons and specially trained teams, our staff can provide life-saving care to the most severely ill and injured patients. In 2023, we received our exciting Magnet designation! We are so proud of our staff for this achievement, which is awarded to only 10 percent of hospitals around the world. Numerous other awards, certifications, and accreditations have been granted to us from the American Heart Association; Chest Pain Center (CPC); American College of Cardiology; The Joint Commission's National Quality Approval; the Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award; NAPBC Accreditation; American College of Radiology and many others. At St. Anthony Hospital. We combine a heritage of expert care with the latest in technology and innovation. If you're looking to be part of a fast-paced environment where you can practice to the top of your profession in trauma, cardiology, stroke, neurosciences, breast imaging, cancer/oncology care, surgery and more, we invite you to apply.
Pay Range
$37.40 - $61.71 /hour
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in sexual assault nurse examiner jobs.
- Current registered nurse licensure with active SANE-A or SANE-P certification
- Completion of an accredited forensic nursing clinical training program
- Experience conducting forensic medical examinations and evidence collection
- Proficiency with documentation standards and chain of custody procedures
- Ability to provide expert witness testimony in legal proceedings
- Familiarity with trauma-informed care and crisis intervention techniques
Tips for Your Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Job Search
Highlight your SANE certification prominently
List your SANE-A or SANE-P credential directly under your name, not buried in a skills section. Hiring managers in forensic nursing scan for certification status first, and an unlabeled credential gets missed in an applicant tracking system screen.
Quantify your forensic examination caseload
Describe the volume and types of cases you've handled, such as adult sexual assault, pediatric abuse, or strangulation assessments. Reviewers want concrete evidence of clinical exposure, not a list of duties that reads the same as every other applicant.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists sexual assault nurse examiner openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your specialty
Filter openings by keyword terms like SANE-P, strangulation protocol, or multidisciplinary team to surface roles matching your specific training. Generalist nursing openings rarely convert to forensic positions, so precision targeting saves time and improves your fit rate.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Interviewers for SANE roles frequently present case vignettes involving chain of custody errors, uncooperative patients, or cross-examination prep. Practice walking through your clinical reasoning aloud, because examiners want to hear how you think, not just what you know.
Negotiate for on-call and training support
Many SANE programs require on-call availability, which affects your total compensation picture. During offer conversations, ask about call frequency, response time expectations, and whether the employer funds continuing education for recertification cycles.
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most sexual assault nurse examiners?
CommonSpirit Health, BAY AREA WOMEN'S CENTER, and Heartland Family Service are hiring the most sexual assault nurse examiners right now, with openings concentrated in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hospital systems with dedicated forensic nursing programs and community-based sexual assault response teams tend to post the highest volumes.
How many sexual assault nurse examiner jobs are remote?
About 38% of sexual assault nurse examiner openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on clinical nature of most positions. The sub-areas most compatible with remote or hybrid arrangements include forensic case consultation, program coordination, training and education roles, and expert witness preparation work.
How do you become a sexual assault nurse examiner?
You start by earning a registered nurse license, then complete a formal SANE training program that combines didactic coursework with supervised clinical hours in forensic examinations. After meeting the International Association of Forensic Nurses' requirements for case volume and documentation, you sit for the SANE-A exam for adult and adolescent populations or the SANE-P exam for pediatric cases. Many nurses build toward certification while working in emergency, OB-GYN, or pediatric settings.
Can you get hired as a sexual assault nurse examiner without direct forensic experience?
Some programs hire registered nurses who lack SANE certification and provide structured training, particularly in regions with examiner shortages. Emergency nursing, labor and delivery, and pediatric experience are viewed favorably because they demonstrate patient assessment and crisis management skills. Volunteering with a local sexual assault response team or rape crisis center while completing a training program is a practical way to build a credible application.
What does the sexual assault nurse examiner interview process look like?
The process typically begins with a phone or video screen by a nurse manager or HR coordinator, followed by an in-person or panel interview that may include a forensic program director, a victim advocate, and a law enforcement liaison. Expect clinical scenario questions about documentation, evidence collection, and patient communication. Some programs ask candidates to walk through a simulated intake or describe their approach to testifying in court.
Where can I find and apply to sexual assault nurse examiner jobs?
You can find and apply to sexual assault nurse examiner jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your certification level, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that matches your background.
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