Overview:
When you join Piedmont, you're not just changing your work environment. We open doors to real change in the lives we touch — especially yours. We're committed to bringing award-winning care to communities across Georgia and celebrating the strength our diversity creates. Together, we're doing big things. One employee, one team, and one community at a time.
Piedmont is a place where your work truly matters—and where you're supported to do your best every day. We offer a collaborative culture, innovative resources, and leadership that is genuinely invested in your growth. With competitive benefits, wellness programs, and opportunities for advancement, you'll have what you need to thrive now and build a strong future.
Responsibilities:
RN, IR, FT, Piedmont Columbus Midtown
The staff nurse provides nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle utilizing nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care for patients. He/she functions within the framework of the policies and procedures of the organization and demonstrates professional growth and accountability. The staff nurse is responsible for maintaining standards of practice, coordinating patient care activities of all assigned staff in the provision of quality nursing care.
Qualifications:
Education
Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing Required
Bachelor's Degree Preferred
Work Experience
No experience required New Graduates of a nursing program eligible Required
Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred
1 year in a hospital setting for PRN positions Preferred
Licenses and Certifications
RN - Registered Nurse - Georgia State Licensure and/or NLC/eNCL Multistate Licensure Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License. Required and
BCLS - Basic Life Support Required
Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum)
Addendum
Cardiac Tele:Additional Required
Certifications:
ACLS Certification - (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) within 180 Days Required
Critical Care:Additional Required
Certifications:
ACLS Certification - (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) within 180 Days Required
Dialysis:Additional Required
Certifications:
CDN (Certified Dialysis Certificate) preferred Preferred
Emergency Department:Additional Required
Certifications:
ACLS and PALS Certification - (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date)Experienced Emergency Department nurses will have 6 months to obtain the PALS certification. within 180 Days Required
Infusion/Oncology:Additional Required
Certifications:
Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification – prior to independent chemotherapy administration Upon Hire Required
Pediatrics:Identifies, reports and provides appropriate protective measures for high risk situations including, but not limited to, abuse or neglect, failure to thrive and potential for abduction. Additional Required
Certifications:
PALS Certification - required at Piedmont Columbus Hospital (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date)PEARS or PALS Certification - required at Piedmont Athens Hospital (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) within 180 Days Required
Surgical Services:Additional Required
Certifications:
PreOp/PACU/ENDO/CSU – ACLS; PALS if unit provides care to pediatric patients (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date)OR – BLS required only within 180 Days Required
Women's Services:Additional Required
Certifications:
Labor and Delivery-ACLS Certification - (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) NRP by the end of orientation period, AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Program within 12 months of start dateMother/Baby- NRP by the end of orientation periodNICU- NRP by the end of orientation periodNAT (Newborn Admission Team)- NRP by the end of orientation periodNursery- NRP by the end of orientation period within 180 Days Required
Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Columbus Midtown
Skills for this role
Patient treatment planningDirect patient careCare plan evaluationPatient monitoringCare plan implementationCare coordinationTeam leadershipClinical team leadership
Certifications
BLS
Requirements
Georgia RN License or NLC/eNCL Multistate License
Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing (Required)
Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)
No experience required, New Graduates of a nursing program eligible (Required)
Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting (Preferred)
1 year in a hospital setting for PRN positions (Preferred)
Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable
Benefits
Competitive benefits
Wellness programs
Opportunities for advancement
Living in Columbus, GA
Columbus sits along the Chattahoochee River on Georgia's western edge near Fort Moore, offering a mix of Southern charm and military-town energy. Nurses enjoy a relaxed pace, affordable living, and easy access to outdoor recreation on the Columbus RiverWalk. A solid option for RNs seeking a midsize city with a tight-knit community feel.