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RN-Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular OR

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Piedmont HealthCare

Atlanta, Georgia

The Surgical Services addendum lists ACLS as an additional required certification for PreOp, PACU, ENDO and CSU.

Posted Aug 24 · Applications close Aug 24, 2027 · New grads welcomed

Unit and setting
PreOp, PACU, ENDO and CSU The staff nurse provides nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecyclePatients of all ages, birth onward
License
RN license Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License.Current Georgia RN license or NLC/eNLC multistate license
Term
Per Diem

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed No experience required New Graduates of a nursing program eligible Required
License
Current Georgia RN license or NLC/eNLC multistate license Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License. Check your license
Certification
BLS BCLS - Basic Life Support Required
Certification
ACLS PreOp/PACU/ENDO/CSU - ACLS
Certification
PALS if the unit treats pediatric patients PALS if unit provides care to pediatric patients
Certification
Nurse residents and nurses new to specialty complete certifications within 6 monthsAfter hire · complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date
Education
Graduate of a recognized, accredited nursing school Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing Required

Preferred

Education
Bachelor's degree Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
Experience
1 year hospital experience for PRN positions 1 year in a hospital setting for PRN positions Preferred
Experience
Nursing experience in a hospital setting Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred
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What it pays

Bonus
Sign-on bonus available SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE

Benefits

  • Sign-on bonus

The role and schedule

Unit
Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular OR RN-Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular OR
Day to day
Coordinate care for all staff assigned to your patients coordinating patient care activities of all assigned staff in the provision of quality nursing care
Details
Business unit: Piedmont Atlanta Hospital Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

The workplace

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Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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On your path

Operating Room has an opening for new graduates. This employer welcomes new graduates for this role. See the posting’s qualifications and orientation details.

Original listing

Posted on Piedmont HealthCare’s careers page.

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Overview

Sign on bonus available

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. Responsibilities

Sign on bonus available

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 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 Business Unit : Company Name Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

What's around it?

In Atlanta, GA

Atlanta, GAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent
$1,711/mo
Household income
$85,652/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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