Augusta University

Academic Medical Center · Gainesville, GA

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What the day-to-day looks like

Setting: Academic Medical Center

The city

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Metro price level · Savannah area: 5% below the national average; BEA index 95.2 (100 = national)
Median gross rent: $1,382/mo; rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income: $57,137/yr; all local households, not nurse pay

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Who they are

Augusta University is a public university in Georgia with a growing health sciences enterprise, currently serving over 12,000 students with ambitions to reach 16,000 by 2030. The university has secured historic state and philanthropic support, including a $146.2 million translational research building, and was awarded the 2026 Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement.

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More about Augusta University

The specific nursing position is a full-time role (40 hours per week) within Augusta University's Department of Juvenile Justice Health Services located in Gainesville, GA, where nurses deliver patient care to justice-involved youth through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. As an employer, Augusta University's Human Resources division states a commitment to serving the needs of the university community, providing innovative solutions, and delivering an exceptional employee experience. The nursing role requires a Georgia RN license, at least one year of clinical experience, BCLS certification, and security clearance. This position represents a unique nursing opportunity within a correctional/juvenile justice health context rather than a traditional hospital or clinical setting.

Augusta University's strategic plan reflects a commitment to growth, innovation, and impact across Georgia and beyond. The university emphasizes community engagement, as recognized by the 2026 Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. HR states its mission as serving as a strategic resource for making Augusta University a great place to work through innovative solutions and an exceptional employee experience. The university values perseverance in students, leadership in faculty, and innovation in research.

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Culture and working life

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What to consider

Indeed reports an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars for Augusta University based on 345 reviews. Detailed sub-ratings include: work-life balance at 3.8/5, pay and benefits at 3.5/5, job security and advancement at 3.4/5, management at 3.4/5, and culture at 3.6/5. Employees highlighted feeling a sense of personal appreciation, having a clear sense of purpose, and the ability to learn new things as positive aspects. The reputation score of 78 is derived from the Indeed overall rating (3.9 x 20 = 78).

The good

Part of a growing university with record enrollment and expanding research infrastructure
Employees report feeling a clear sense of purpose in their work
Employees cite feeling personal appreciation as a positive aspect
Opportunity to learn new things, as noted by employee reviewers
Strong community engagement focus, recognized by Carnegie Classification
Stable state university employer with strategic growth plans

The hard parts

Pay and benefits rated below average at 3.5 out of 5 on Indeed
Job security and advancement rated lower at 3.4 out of 5 on Indeed
Management rated lower at 3.4 out of 5 on Indeed
Security clearance requirement adds complexity to hiring and employment for the juvenile justice health services role

The reality check

Before you decide

Quick facts

Relationship: Direct employer
Roles last seen active: Aug 19, 2026
Website: augusta.edu ↗

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