Advance Practice Registered Nurse - SAL, SGMC Urology

South Georgia Medical Center

Valdosta, Georgia

Your unit is Urology.

Posted Jul 28

License: RN license
Term: Permanent

What it pays

Benefits

Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums
401(k) with employer match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Employee discounts
Company paid life insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

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Cancer Insurance
Accident Insurance
Pet Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
On-the-job training and skills development
Opportunities for growth and advancement
Employee Assistance Program

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South Georgia Medical Center

Community Hospital

A hospital where new graduates enter a Vizient/AACN nurse residency with named preceptors, clinical educators, and leadership attached to the cohort. Full-time nursing runs on 12-hour days and nights, charted in Epic across the system. Valdosta keeps most drives under…

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Preceptors and orientation

Residency and critical care programs feature direct support from designated preceptors, leadership, and clinical educators.

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Nursing leadership

Shaknequa Pleas · Nurse Residency Program Manager

South Georgia Medical Center

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Scheduling

Full-time roles operate on 12-hour day and night shift schedules, with some clinic leadership roles on 8-hour day shifts.

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The APRN is under the direction of the supervising Physician Medical Staff member. The APRN may practice only as prescribed in their job description, and as defined in the SGMC Health credentialing process. The APRN may perform advanced nursing functions and certain medical acts which include, but are not limited to, ordering drugs, treatments and diagnostic studies such as provided in O. C. G. A 43-34-26.1 and Chapter 41-0-13. The APRN may perform those tasks which they are qualified to perform, for which the sponsoring physician has privileges, and for which protocols signed by the supervising physicians exist.

The APRN participates in the QA and PI process and provides education and consultation services in area of expertise.

What's around it?

In Valdosta, GA

Valdosta, GAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 12% below the US average

Median rent: $1,054/mo
Household income: $45,925/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Valdosta, GA

NeighborhoodsMedical staff and relocating professionals commonly settle in North Valdosta, which features established subdivisions like Grove Pointe, Cypress Lakes, and Cherry Creek Hills. Those desiring walkability and historic architecture gravitate toward Downtown, the Patterson Street District, and Brookwood North, while the area surrounding Drexel Park and Valdosta State University offers older single-family properties and rental apartments. For golf-oriented or upscale planned living, Kinderlou Forest sits southwest of town, while surrounding Lowndes County municipalities like Hahira, Lake Park, and Dasher attract residents seeking quiet, small-town settings.

Medical staff and relocating professionals commonly settle in North Valdosta, which features established subdivisions like Grove Pointe, Cypress Lakes, and Cherry Creek Hills. Those desiring walkability and historic architecture gravitate toward Downtown, the Patterson Street District, and Brookwood North, while the area surrounding Drexel Park and Valdosta State University offers older single-family properties and rental apartments.

For golf-oriented or upscale planned living, Kinderlou Forest sits southwest of town, while surrounding Lowndes County municipalities like Hahira, Lake Park, and Dasher attract residents seeking quiet, small-town settings.

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Getting aroundValdosta offers exceptionally short commutes, with typical drives across town or to South Georgia Medical Center taking under twenty minutes. Primary routes include Interstate 75, US Route 41, Bemiss Road, McMillan Road, and Skipper Bridge Road, providing direct access to the hospital and Moody Air Force Base. Drivers occasionally experience brief slowdowns at railway crossings when freight trains pass, and personal vehicles are necessary as public transit options are minimal.

Valdosta offers exceptionally short commutes, with typical drives across town or to South Georgia Medical Center taking under twenty minutes. Primary routes include Interstate 75, US Route 41, Bemiss Road, McMillan Road, and Skipper Bridge Road, providing direct access to the hospital and Moody Air Force Base.

Drivers occasionally experience brief slowdowns at railway crossings when freight trains pass, and personal vehicles are necessary as public transit options are minimal.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: youtube.com Source 3: niche.com Source 4: youtube.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation centers around well-maintained municipal spaces, including Freedom Park, which features tennis and pickleball courts alongside a disc golf course, and McEwen Park for court sports and walking. Water enthusiasts utilize regional lakes for boating and fishing, as well as a local cable wakeboard park. Nearby nature reserves include the 18,000-acre Grand Bay Wildlife Management Area wetlands, while the Wild Adventures theme park provides a major regional draw featuring thrill rides and a seasonal water park.

Outdoor recreation centers around well-maintained municipal spaces, including Freedom Park, which features tennis and pickleball courts alongside a disc golf course, and McEwen Park for court sports and walking. Water enthusiasts utilize regional lakes for boating and fishing, as well as a local cable wakeboard park.

Nearby nature reserves include the 18,000-acre Grand Bay Wildlife Management Area wetlands, while the Wild Adventures theme park provides a major regional draw featuring thrill rides and a seasonal water park.

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Valdosta serves as the primary regional healthcare, commercial, and educational hub for South Georgia and North Florida, anchored by South Georgia Medical Center, Valdosta State University, and Moody Air Force Base. For relocating nurses, the city delivers an unhurried Southern pace where shift commutes rarely exceed fifteen to twenty minutes along Interstate 75, Bemiss Road, or US Route 41. Healthcare workers frequently settle in North Valdosta neighborhoods like Grove Pointe or in welcoming nearby towns such as Hahira and Lake Park, while those desiring historic character choose Brookwood North or downtown lofts. Known as the 'Azalea City' and famous for its 'Titletown USA' high school football culture, Valdosta balances local flavor—from rooftop dining at Steel Magnolias and craft beer at Georgia Beer Company to morning coffee at Grassroots—with outdoor escapes at Freedom Park and the Grand Bay wetlands. While newcomers must adapt to sweltering summer humidity, minimal public transit, and a small-city retail footprint, Valdosta provides hospital staff with a supportive, close-knit community.

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