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Augusta University
Academic Medical Center · Gainesville, Georgia
On the floor
What the day-to-day looks like
- Setting
- Academic Medical Center
The city
Living in Gainesville, GA
Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains along the shores of Lake Lanier, Gainesville blends small-town Southern charm with growing healthcare opportunities. About an hour from Atlanta, it's a relaxed, nature-rich community where nurses can enjoy lake life and mountain trails after shifts.
Browse roles in Gainesville- Metro price level · Gainesville area
- 96.8
- 3% below the national average
- Median gross rent
- $1,299/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
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.
- Academic Medical Center · Gainesville
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.
Why nurses stay
How they describe the culture
community-engagedgrowth-orientedinnovation-focusedservice-orientedacademicresearch-drivenpurpose-driven
What nurses say in reviews
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
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
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Quick facts
- Relationship
- Direct employer
- Roles last seen active
- Jul 17, 2026
- Website
- augusta.edu ↗
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