Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical/Acute Care/Post-Surgical/Burn/Bariatric Unit

Austell, Georgia

Provide high-quality, safe, patient-centered care by performing the nursing process, coordinating care with interdisciplinary teams, and partnering with patients and families.

Posted Oct 3 · 2 years of experience

Unit and setting: Medical-Surgical/Acute Care/Post-Surgical/Burn/Bariatric Unit Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical-Surgical/Acute Care/Post-Surgical/Burn/Bariatric Unit
License: RN license Licensed as an RN (single state or multi-state compact) with current BLS certification.RN license, single state or multi-state compact
Term: Permanent

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License: RN license, single state or multi-state compact Licensed as an RN (single state or multi-state compact) with current BLS certification. Check your license
Certification: Current BLS certification
Education: Associate's or Diploma in Nursing Education required is an Associate’s or Diploma in Nursing; Bachelor’s preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of direct patient care experience Minimum of 2 years of direct patient care experience.
Also asks: Strong communication, critical thinking, time management, and computer skills Strong communication, critical thinking, time management, and computer skills are essential.
Also asks: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and respond to emergencies professionally Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and respond to emergencies professionally.

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Education: Bachelor's in Nursing

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Day to day: Provide high-quality, safe, patient-centered care Provide high-quality, safe, patient-centered care by performing the nursing process, coordinating care with interdisciplinary teams, and partnering with patients and families.
Day to day: Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams
Day to day: Partner with patients and families
Day to day: Practice aligned with evidence-based standards Practice aligns with evidence-based standards, promoting cultural competence and service excellence.
Day to day: Collaborate effectively and document accurately Collaborate effectively, document accurately, participate in quality improvement, and support research initiatives.
Day to day: Participate in quality improvement and support research initiatives
Day to day: Lead and mentor colleagues Lead and mentor colleagues, develop protocols, and utilize resources efficiently to optimize patient outcomes.
Day to day: Develop protocols and utilize resources efficiently

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Role: RN Clinical Nurse

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality, safe, patient-centered care by performing the nursing process, coordinating care with interdisciplinary teams, and partnering with patients and families. Practice aligns with evidence-based standards, promoting cultural competence and service excellence. Collaborate effectively, document accurately, participate in quality improvement, and support research initiatives. Lead and mentor colleagues, develop protocols, and utilize resources efficiently to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years of direct patient care experience. Licensed as an RN (single state or multi-state compact) with current BLS certification. Education required is an Associate’s or Diploma in Nursing; Bachelor’s preferred. Strong communication, critical thinking, time management, and computer skills are essential. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and respond to emergencies professionally.

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Compassionate patient care, teamwork, evidence-based practice, clinical research, resource management, and cultural sensitivity. Commitment to professional development and adherence to regulatory standards are vital.

Join a collaborative environment dedicated to improving health outcomes through excellence in nursing practice.

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In Austell, GA

Austell, GAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 4% below the US average

Median rent: $1,494/mo
Household income: $72,938/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Austell, GA

NeighborhoodsAustell features several distinct residential zones spreading out from its historic core. North of downtown, established suburban subdivisions and newer developments sit near the Austell Whittaker Train Yard, while south of the center, mature neighborhoods border the wooded corridors near Six Flags Over Georgia. Street communities such as Oakhill Circle, Greenside Court, and Louise Lane showcase traditional detached single-family subdivisions. Meanwhile, the central downtown district along Veterans Memorial Highway and Broad Street provides an emerging mixed-use feel with vintage shops, civic spaces, and community revitalization projects like Cincinnati Junction.

Austell features several distinct residential zones spreading out from its historic core. North of downtown, established suburban subdivisions and newer developments sit near the Austell Whittaker Train Yard, while south of the center, mature neighborhoods border the wooded corridors near Six Flags Over Georgia.

Street communities such as Oakhill Circle, Greenside Court, and Louise Lane showcase traditional detached single-family subdivisions. Meanwhile, the central downtown district along Veterans Memorial Highway and Broad Street provides an emerging mixed-use feel with vintage shops, civic spaces, and community revitalization projects like Cincinnati Junction.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: areavibes.com Source 2: facebook.com Source 3: austellga.gov Source 4: homes.com

Getting aroundAustell is located roughly 17 miles west of Downtown Atlanta, with automotive commutes into the urban core or midtown medical centers typically taking between 25 and 40 minutes, though peak rush-hour congestion on Interstate 20 and Veterans Memorial Highway can extend travel times considerably. Travel times to nearby suburban employment hubs like Smyrna and Marietta are much shorter, generally running about 10 to 15 minutes. While the city is connected to CobbLinc bus transit and maintains a bus stop near the center of town, overall public transit access is sparse, making a personal vehicle an absolute requirement for hospital shift workers.

Austell is located roughly 17 miles west of Downtown Atlanta, with automotive commutes into the urban core or midtown medical centers typically taking between 25 and 40 minutes, though peak rush-hour congestion on Interstate 20 and Veterans Memorial Highway can extend travel times considerably. Travel times to nearby suburban employment hubs like Smyrna and Marietta are much shorter, generally running about 10 to 15 minutes.

While the city is connected to CobbLinc bus transit and maintains a bus stop near the center of town, overall public transit access is sparse, making a personal vehicle an absolute requirement for hospital shift workers.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: youtube.com Source 3: areavibes.com Source 4: austellga.gov Source 5: youtube.com Source 6: wirksmoving.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation centers on the natural corridor of Sweetwater Creek, which meanders through the city toward nearby Sweetwater Creek State Park for hiking, trail running, and wildlife observation. Within the city limits, Frog Rock Park at Louise Suggs Memorial Park offers disc golf courses, while Sweetwater Park provides well-maintained tennis courts and sports fields. Residents can also explore nature trails and plots at the Austell Community Garden on Windy Lane, or make short excursions to Kennesaw Mountain and the regional Silver Comet Trail.

Outdoor recreation centers on the natural corridor of Sweetwater Creek, which meanders through the city toward nearby Sweetwater Creek State Park for hiking, trail running, and wildlife observation. Within the city limits, Frog Rock Park at Louise Suggs Memorial Park offers disc golf courses, while Sweetwater Park provides well-maintained tennis courts and sports fields.

Residents can also explore nature trails and plots at the Austell Community Garden on Windy Lane, or make short excursions to Kennesaw Mountain and the regional Silver Comet Trail.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: austellga.gov Source 2: facebook.com Source 3: homes.com Source 4: wirksmoving.com

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Living in Austell

Austell offers relocating nurses an appealing suburban refuge in southern Cobb County, blending rich railroad history with exceptional residential value. Situated roughly 17 miles west of Atlanta and only 10 to 15 minutes from Smyrna and Marietta, the city allows healthcare professionals to secure spacious single-family homes, generous yards, and modern renovations that are increasingly out of reach in closer-in suburbs. Life here moves at a peaceful pace, centered around local landmarks like Wallace BBQ, disc golf at Frog Rock Park, and the scenic waters of Sweetwater Creek. Downtown revitalization is gaining traction with initiatives like Cincinnati Junction and the annual BBQ Blues and Brews festival, while Six Flags Over Georgia sits right on the southern border. The tradeoffs are decidedly suburban: walkability is minimal, public transit via CobbLinc serves limited needs, and commute times to central Atlanta hospitals require navigating busy highways. However, for nurses seeking an affordable, quiet home base with rapid access to both outdoor recreation and nearby suburban amenities, Austell delivers practical comfort and room to breathe.

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