Piedmont Heart Institute
Specialty hospital in Atlanta, GA
From 12 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Oct 8, 2026Sources
The short version
Piedmont Heart added 21 cardiovascular specialists across Georgia during 2025, with Macon among the locations named in the expansion.
For experienced nursesSources
Reviewers describe autonomy without micromanagement and a supportive peer group as the reason they stay.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2025-12-17Source: glassdoor.comCardiac care at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital through Piedmont Heart Institute landed on Newsweek's 2026 list for specialized care, so the program has visibility beyond Georgia.
If you are moving hereSources
Who it fits
Best fit
- Cardiology nurses: 5 of 12 roles
- Nurse practitioners: all 12 roles are advanced practice roles
Nursing here
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Compensation and turnover
- Staff note pay is perceived as uncompetitive with low compensation and persistent turnover, though teamwork remains solid.
Sources
As of 2026-08-09Source: glassdoor.com- Staffing and PTO
- Staff appreciate shift flexibility from 24-hour operations, but understaffing occasionally complicates taking time off.
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As of 2024-06-20Source: glassdoor.com- Diversity and culture
- Employees praise the supportive peer environment, autonomy without micromanagement, and inclusive culture.
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As of 2025-12-17Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
Staff reviews describe pay as uncompetitive and turnover as persistent, even while calling teamwork solid.
Sources
As of 2026-08-09Source: glassdoor.comPiedmont Healthcare slashes 464 jobs to save millions
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As of 2011-06-10Source: fiercehealthcare.com
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 is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
- Which requirements must I meet before applying, and which can wait until after hire?
Common questions
Does Piedmont Heart Institute hire new grads?
2 of 12 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which units are hiring?
Cardiology (5), advanced practice provider (1), cardiac (1), cardiac advanced practice provider (1) and more.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Piedmont Heart Institute, and we tell you what happens next.
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Sources
- fiercehealthcare.com/healthcare/piedmont-healthcare-slashes-464-jobs-to-save-millions
The hard parts · as of 2011-06-10
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Piedmont-Heart-Institute-Reviews-E286087.htm
The short version, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2025-12-17
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Piedmont-Heart-Institute-E286087-RVW88428664.htm
What nurses say · as of 2024-06-20
- piedmont.org/news/piedmont-heart-institute-adds-21-cardiovascular-specialists
The short version
- piedmont.org/news/piedmont-atlanta-hospital-earns-spot-for-cardiac-care-on-newsweek-list
The short version
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