Georgia Department of Public Health
Hiring nurses in Columbus, GA
- $52k–$91k/yr posted pay across 6 roles
- Hiring days and evenings
- New grads welcome on 11 roles
From 26 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 14, 2026Sources
The short version
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the state-level public health agency serving Georgia, with this location based in Macon, Georgia.
Employer research, Jul 14, 2026
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: 11 of 26 roles welcome new grads
- Public health nurses: 19 of 26 roles
Nursing here
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The hard parts
State government salaries may be lower than private sector or hospital-based nursing positions
Employer research, Jul 14, 2026
Bureaucratic processes and government red tape can slow decision-making and innovation
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Public health funding is subject to state and federal budget fluctuations, which can affect job security and resources
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What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
Common questions
Does Georgia Department of Public Health hire new grads?
11 of 26 roles welcome new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 4 roles with a stated shift, 3 are day shifts and 1 is an evening shift.
Which units are hiring?
Public health (19), L&D (1), oncology (1) and women's health (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Georgia Department of Public Health, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from Georgia Department of Public Health
Public Health RN 2- Bryan County
Posted last week
- RN
- RN
Georgia Department of Public Health
United States
- RN
- RN
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- ADN accepted
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- Per diem
Bartow RN 1 or 2
$59,000–$66,000/year
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- ADN accepted
Public Health Registered Nurse, Level 1, 2, or 3
$52,000–$66,000/year
- RN
- Evening shift
- ADN accepted
Public Health Registered Nurse 1, 2, or 3
$52,000/year
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- ADN accepted
Public Health Registered Nurse, Level 1, 2, or 3
$52,000–$66,000/year
- RN
- Day shift
- ADN accepted
Registered Nurse 1, 2, or 3 - Smyrna
$55,000–$69,000/year
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- M- F 8 am – 5 pm
Registered Nurse 1, 2 or 3
$59,000–$74,000/year
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- ADN accepted
- RN
- Per diem
- ADN accepted
- New grads welcomed
- RN
Sources
- dph.georgia.gov
Employer website
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