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Registered Nurse (RN) - Academic Med Surg

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Atrium Health

Macon, Georgia

You'll work on an academic med-surg unit that pairs patient care with hands-on clinical education. Atrium Health is an academic medical center.

Posted Jul 31

Shift and hours
Three 12-⁠hour shifts · 7-7 shift, start times vary 3 - 12 hour shifts 7-7 shift varies36 hours a week
Unit and setting
Med/Surg IU 6 Main at Navicent Medical Center · Hospital General medical patients requiring acute careGeneral medical patients needing acute care
License
RN license Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practicesRN license from the state you practice in
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
RN license from the state you practice in Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
Certification
BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
Education
Completed accredited or approved nursing program Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing

What it pays

Against similar roles
Top of Macon staff RN payMacon staff RN postings that state pay run $36/hr to $40/hr, the middle half $38/hr to $38/hr, across 43 postings.
Bonus
Sign-on bonus A sign-on bonus is available to applicants who have not received a sign-on bonus from the company for another role within the past 24 months.applicants who have not received a sign-on bonus from the company for another role within the past 24 months
Extra pay
Shift and on-call premium pay Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's jobbased on a teammate's job
Bonus
Incentive pay Incentive pay for select positionsselect positions
Eligibility
Benefits eligible Benefits Eligible Yes
Pay reviews
Annual raises based on performance Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Pay reviews
Pay set within range by qualifications, skills, experience and training Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

Benefits

  • BenefitsPaid time offPaid Time Off programs
  • BenefitsMedical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disabilityHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • BenefitsFlexible spending accountsFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • BenefitsAdoption assistance and paid parental leaveFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • BenefitsRetirement plan with employer matchDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • BenefitsEducational assistanceEducational Assistance Program
More benefits (16)
  • Paid Time Off programs
  • Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
  • Educational Assistance Program
  • Sign-on bonus available
  • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more
  • Incentive pay for select positions
  • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • 401k/Retirement
  • Tuition Reimbursement

The role and schedule

Patients
Adult medical patients with multiple comorbidities Adult medical patients with multiply co-morbidities
Patients
Post-operative surgical patients Post-operative surgical patients
Weekends
Rotating weekends Rotation Weekend and Holidays
Holidays
Rotating holidays
Details
637-bed hospital it is licensed for 637 beds, including pediatrics, medical surgical, trauma and cardiac surgery
Details
Level 1 trauma center nationally-verified Level 1 Trauma Center
Details
Magnet-designated hospital for nursing Magnet ® hospital for nursing

Support on this unit

The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.

Orientation
Fellowship program

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through differentials?
  • What should I expect for holiday and rotation?
  • What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

On your path

Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.

Original listing

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Department

34409 Navicent Health Medical Center - Nursing: Medical/Surgical IU 6 Main

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information

A sign-on bonus is available to applicants who have not received a sign-on bonus from the company for another role within the past 24 months.

3 -

  • 12 hour shifts

7-7 shift varies

Rotation Weekend and Holidays

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30

Job Description

Where You Will Work

Our Academic Med-Surg unit that blends high-quality patient care with hands-on clinical education, giving nurse the chance to grow both their skills and their confidence. We care for a wide variety of adult medical and surgical patients, providing a strong foundation in clinical assessment, critical thinking, and teamwork. It's a supportive, fast paced environment where nurses are encouraged to learn, lead and thrive.

Primary Patient Population (60%)

General medical patients requiring acute care Adult medical patients with multiply co-morbidities

Secondary Patient Population (40%)

Post-operative surgical patients

We’re Looking For

Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association

What You’ll Do

As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

About This Location

Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center is a nationally recognized academic medical center, nationally-verified Level 1 Trauma Center, Magnet ® hospital for nursing, and serves a service area of 30 counties and a population of nearly 750,000 persons. MCNH has over 4,500 employees and a medical staff of approximately 700 physicians. As the second largest hospital in Georgia, it is licensed for 637 beds, including pediatrics, medical surgical, trauma and cardiac surgery.

The Atrium Health Navicent Emergency Department, with helipad capability and three urgent care centers, treats over 140,000 visitors per year. MCNH provides a broad range of community-based outpatient diagnostic, primary care, wellness and comprehensive rehabilitation services. It is the primary academic hospital for Mercer University School of Medicine, providing residency and fellowship programs for over 100 residents and is affiliated with multiple universities as a clinical education site.

MCNH also operates the Doctors Office Building.

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise.

It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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