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Registered Nurse - Medical - PRN Days

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Grady Health System

Atlanta, Georgia

The Registered Nurse - PRN, is responsible for providing age-appropriate, culturally and ethnically sensitive care, maintaining a safe environment, educating patients and their families about healthy practices and treatment modalities, assuring continuity of care, coordinating the care across settings and among caregivers, managing information, communicating effectively, and utilizing technology.

Posted Oct 1 · 2 years of experience

Shift and hours
Days · four 12-⁠hour shifts per 4-⁠week schedule or four clinic shifts per 4-⁠week schedule · 8 hours or 10 hours depending on clinic Minimum 4 shifts per schedule, hours not guaranteed
Unit and setting
Medical · Hospital
License
RN license Current Georgia License as a Registered Professional Nurse.
Term
Per Diem Registered Nurse - Medical - PRN DaysPRN

Do you qualify?

License
Registered Professional Nurse Current Georgia License as a Registered Professional Nurse. Check your license
Certification
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.
Education
Associates Degree in Nursing Associates Degree in Nursing required.
Experience
24 months of experience 24 months of experience is required
Experience
two years of clinical nursing experience Two (2) years of clinical nursing experience is required.

Preferred

Education
Bachelors Degree in Nursing Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred

What it pays

Tuition assistance
Offered

Benefits

  • Benefitsmedical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverageHealth & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
  • Benefitsretirement savings plans with employer contributions, life insurance, and disability coverageFinancial Security: Retirement savings plans with employer contributions, life insurance, and disability coverage.
  • Benefitspaid time off, holidays, and family leave benefitsWork-Life Balance: Paid time off, holidays, and family leave benefits.
  • Benefitstuition reimbursement, professional development programs, and opportunities for advancementCareer Growth: Tuition reimbursement, professional development programs, and opportunities for advancement.
  • BenefitsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and discounts on servicesEmployee Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and discounts on services.
  • Medical coverage
More benefits (11)
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • Prescription drug coverage
  • Retirement savings plans with employer contributions
  • Life insurance
  • Disability coverage
  • Paid time off
  • Holidays
  • Family leave benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The role and schedule

Floating
float to other areas within department as needed PRN staff must be flexible with regard to floating to other areas within the department as needed.
Floating
first to float to assure safe staffing across units They are considered the first to float in order to assure safe staffing requirements across the nursing units.
Weekends
one weekend shift per 4-week schedule (Friday 7pm - Monday 7am) Weekend Requirements: One (1) weekend shift per 4- week schedule. (Friday 7pm - Monday 7am)
Holidays
two holidays per year: one major and one minor

The workplace

Grady Health System logo
Grady Health System
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You walk into Grady as the nurse at the center of Atlanta’s largest public hospital-based system—a Level 1 Trauma Center with an ABA-verified adult Burn Center, the Marcus Stroke & Neuroscience Center, a Heart & Vascular Center, and a 24-hour…

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

On your path

Med surg A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.

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Whatever the role, everyone at Grady is part of something bigger. Choosing a career at Grady is choosing to be part of a legacy of service and commitment to our communities. If you want to make a difference, we want to hear from you.

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse - PRN, is responsible for providing age-appropriate, culturally and ethnically sensitive care, maintaining a safe environment, educating patients and their families about healthy practices and treatment modalities, assuring continuity of care, coordinating the care across settings and among caregivers, managing information, communicating effectively, and utilizing technology. The Registered Nurse Pool utilizes the nursing process which includes the components of assessment, nurse diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning and coordination, implementation, and evaluation. The role of the Registered Nurse Pool also includes, patient advocacy, teaching, performance improvement, leadership and professional development.

As a member of the health care team, Registered Nurse Pool demonstrates nursing expertise, as a clinician, leader, collaborator and innovator of care and services.

Qualifications

  • Current Georgia License as a Registered Professional Nurse.
  • Associates Degree in Nursing required.
  • Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred
  • 24 months of experience is required
  • Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.
  • Two (2) years of clinical nursing experience is required.

PRN staff are required to work a minimum of 4 shifts per schedule, yet hours are based on the needs of the unit(s) and are not guaranteed. (Length of shifts may vary) PRN staff may sign up in advance based on the needs of their home unit or other units within the department and may also be called when needs arise. PRN staff must be flexible with regard to floating to other areas within the department as needed. They are considered the first to float in order to assure safe staffing requirements across the nursing units. Weekend

Requirements

One (1) weekend shift per 4- week schedule. (Friday 7pm – Monday 7am) Holiday

Requirements

Must work two (2) holidays per year: One major (Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year’s) and one minor (Memorial Day, July 4 th , Labor Day or Martin Luther King Day).

PRN/Pool minimum requirement is four

  • 12 hour shifts per 4 week schedule or four clinic (outpatient) shifts per 4 week schedule.

Depending on the clinic, the shift is either 8 hours or 10 hours, to explain why the shift is not numerical.

Equal Opportunity Employer-Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Core Competencies

These competencies reflect the values and behaviors expected of all Grady team members, regardless of role. They ensure that every employee contributes to safe, high-quality care, positive patient experience, and a collaborative work environment.

  • Patient-Centered Care – Demonstrates a commitment to delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality care that prioritizes the well-being and satisfaction of patients and their families.
  • Integrity & Accountability – Acts ethically, maintains confidentiality, and accepts responsibility for actions, decisions, and outcomes.
  • Collaboration & Teamwork – Builds positive relationships, works effectively across departments, and supports colleagues to achieve shared goals.
  • Communication – Communicates clearly, respectfully, and effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and leadership.
  • Respect & Inclusion – Creates an inclusive environment by valuing diversity, treating others with dignity, and ensuring equitable care and opportunities for all.
  • Quality & Safety – Adheres to best practices, regulatory standards, and policies to ensure safe, reliable, and high-quality outcomes.
  • Adaptability & Resilience – Responds effectively to change, remains flexible in dynamic situations, and demonstrates resilience under pressure.
  • Continuous Improvement – Seeks opportunities to improve processes, skills, and outcomes through innovation, learning, and feedback.
  • Leadership & Professionalism – Inspires, guides, and develops individuals and teams while modeling professionalism, fairness, and transparency.
  • Employee Experience Focus – Champions a supportive and engaging employee journey that enables staff to thrive and, in turn, deliver exceptional patient care.

Grady Total Rewards

At Grady, we believe in supporting the health, well-being, and growth of every team member. Our Total Rewards package is designed to provide competitive pay and comprehensive benefits that make a difference in your life and career, including:

Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

Financial Security: Retirement savings plans with employer contributions, life insurance, and disability coverage.

Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, holidays, and family leave benefits.

Career Growth: Tuition reimbursement, professional development programs, and opportunities for advancement.

Employee Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and discounts on services.

Grady’s Total Rewards are designed to ensure our employees feel valued, supported, and empowered, both at work and beyond.

Why Join Grady?

Grady Health System is more than a hospital — we are a vital part of Atlanta and the surrounding communities. For over 125 years, Grady has been committed to providing exceptional care, advancing health equity, and making a difference in the lives of those we serve. When you join Grady, you become part of a team that values excellence, compassion, innovation, and collaboration.

Here, every role matters. Whether you provide direct patient care, support our operations, or lead teams, you play an important part in fulfilling our mission. We offer opportunities to learn, grow, and build a meaningful career in an environment where your contributions are recognized and valued.

At Grady, we don’t just work, we make an impact.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Grady Health System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workforce where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Grady is dedicated to creating an accessible work environment and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equitable opportunities for success.

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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