RN-Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular OR
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
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates. See program calendars.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
What it pays
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
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?
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?
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