Registered Nurse (RN)- Orthopedics, Neuro, Surgical, & Trauma | Full Time Days

Cobb Hospital, Inc.

Austell, Georgia

Cobb Hospital, Inc. is hiring for its own floors, with no agency in between.

Eligibility: Sign-on bonus

Posted Aug 9 · 2 years of experience

Shift and hours: Days
Unit and setting: Med-Surg · Hospital
License: RN licenseCompact RN
Term: Permanent

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Sign-on bonus: $10,000

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You are looking at Cobb Hospital in Austell, Georgia—a Wellstar hospital facility on the west side of metro Atlanta. One concrete path here is the RN Clinical Nurse Critical Care role on the Inpatient Burn unit, posted under the Wellstar…

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How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

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$10,000 Sign On Bonus for Day Shift for Qualified Candidates!!!

The RN Clinical Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the Wellstar Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the Wellstar Professional Practice Model and evidence-based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the Wellstar Values.

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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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