RN - ICU, Nights
Snellville, Georgia
- Eligibility
- Sign-on bonus
Posted Sep 9 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- Nights Full Time Nights
- Unit and setting
- Piedmont Eastside ICU · Hospital provides high quality care to critically ill adult patients with varying critical conditionscritically ill adults
- License
- RN license Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License.Georgia RN license or NLC/eNLC multistate license
- Term
- Per Diem Full Time NightsFull time
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: New Graduates of a nursing program eligible
- License
- 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 certification BLS certification required.
- Education
- Graduate of a nursing program
- Experience
- New graduates eligible New Graduates of a nursing program eligible
Preferred
- Certification
- Advanced specialty certification Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum)
- Education
- Bachelor's degree Bachelor's degree preferred
- Experience
- Hospital nursing experience 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
- Sign-on bonus
- $10,000
- Bonus
- Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 Sign on Bonus Available up to $10,000
Benefits
- BenefitsCompetitive, equitable compensation for all rolesCompetitive and equitable compensation for all roles
- BenefitsWellness programs for you and your familyTotal Wellness programs for you and your family
- Benefits24/7 live wellness coaching appWellness Coaching App - 24/7 Live Coaching
- BenefitsPhysician and nursing peer coachingPhysician and Nursing Peer Coaching
- BenefitsFinancial wellness planning and educationFinancial Wellness Planning and Education
- BenefitsBroad employee assistance program servicesBroad Employee Assistance Program services
More benefits (17)
- BenefitsCombined PTO daysCombined PTO days for greater flexibility
- Benefits100% paid maternity leave, requires return to work100% paid Maternity Leave (requires return to work)
- BenefitsEmployer-paid military leaveEmployer Paid Military Leave
- BenefitsPTO cash-in opportunityOpportunity for PTO cash-in
- BenefitsPaid diversity, inclusion and equity holidayCelebrate Diversity - Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Paid Holiday
- BenefitsChoice of medical and prescription drug plansChoice of Medical/Prescription Drug Plans
- BenefitsDental and visionDental and Vision
- BenefitsAdoption assistanceAdoption Assistance
- BenefitsFlexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent day careFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Healthcare and Dependent Day Care
- BenefitsHealth reimbursement accountHealth Reimbursement Account
- BenefitsFully paid long-term disabilityFully paid long term disability
- BenefitsBasic life and accidental death & dismembermentBasic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Choice of Medical/Prescription Drug Plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Healthcare and Dependent Day Care
- Fully paid long term disability
- Total Wellness programs
- Opportunity for PTO cash-in
The role and schedule
- Charge
- Charge shifts are part of the role
- Day to day
- neurosurgical patients with EVD and lumbar drains neurosurgical patients requiring EVD and lumbar drain management
- Day to day
- cardiac patients on IABP or Impella cardiac patients requiring IABP or Impella support
- Day to day
- patients with multiorgan failure on CRRT patients with multiorgan dysfunction or failure requiring CRRT
- Day to day
- post-cardiac arrest and STEMI patients STEMI and post cardiac arrest patients
- Day to day
- targeted temperature management patients patients requiring targeted temperature management
- Day to day
- oversee ancillary and support staff Oversees activities of ancillary and support team members.
- Day to day
- optional clinical research participation You may participate in clinical research that opens doors to working on the forefront of medical advances and changes patient lives.
- Unit size
- 24-bed mixed ICU This 24- bed mixed unit utilizes evidence based best practices
- Hours stated
- Full Time Nights
- Details
- 310-bed multi-campus hospital Piedmont Eastside Medical is 310- bed multi-campus facility
- Details
- Not a trauma or open-heart facility Although Piedmont Eastside is not a trauma or open-heart capable facility
The workplace
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
- What should I expect for 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
ICU / Critical Care 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 Careers’ careers page.
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Overview
RN - ICU/Intensive Care Unit
Full Time Nights
Sign on Bonus Available up to $10,000
Piedmont Eastside's ICU
Snellville, GA
It's Time to Get Better! Piedmont Eastside Medical is 310- bed multi-campus facility, serving Gwinnett and surrounding counties. Piedmont Eastside Medical Center's Intensive Care Unit provides high quality care to critically ill adult patients with varying critical conditions.
This 24- bed mixed unit utilizes evidence based best practices in caring for patients and their families. Although Piedmont Eastside is not a trauma or open-heart capable facility, we are able to care for critical patients of nearly all other varieties. Our patient populations include neurosurgical patients requiring EVD and lumbar drain management; cardiac patients requiring IABP or Impella support, STEMI and post cardiac arrest patients, patients requiring targeted temperature management, as well as patients with multiorgan dysfunction or failure requiring CRRT, as well as various other conditions requiring intensive care and critical intervention.
Responsibilities
When you join Piedmont, you're not just changing your work environment. We open doors to real change in the lives we touch - especially yours. We're committed to bringing award-winning care to communities across Georgia and celebrating the strength our diversity creates. Together, we're doing big things. One employee, one team, and one community at a time.
Piedmont is a place where your work truly matters-and where you're supported to do your best every day. We offer a collaborative culture, innovative resources, and leadership that is genuinely invested in your growth. With competitive benefits, wellness programs, and opportunities for advancement, you'll have what you need to thrive now and build a strong future.
Responsible for
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.
Essential functions
- Performs patient assessments to include collection of data regarding the patient's physical, psychosocial and health history.
- Appropriately evaluates the developmental age of the patient when performing assessments, treatments and patient/family education.
- Organizes patient data into the formulation of a plan of care; identifies additional information needed and makes care decisions based on identified needs. Identifies expected patient outcomes.
- Carries out plan of care to achieve desired patient outcomes.
- Provides patient care that is specific to the setting, identified needs and plan; ensures that the care provided is appropriate to the severity of the disease, condition, impairment or disability.
- Oversees activities of ancillary and support team members.
- Identifies teaching opportunities and provides the resources necessary for achieving the educational goals of the patients.
- Communications issues/concerns to the Charge Nurse, Clinical Manager and/or physician as appropriate.
- Documents patient care and concerns in the patient record.
Knowledge, skills, abilities
Leadership Skills
Effective Communication Skills
Initiative
Independent Judgment
Ability to handle stressful environments
Disclaimer
The above information is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Experience the advantages of real career change
Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams you'll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. You'll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes. Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today, and help you plan for the future.
As an RN, your dedication to holistic, patient-centered care in your community is deeply valued. Piedmont supports nurses with the compensation, work/life balance, and resources they deserve. You'll work in a positive, collaborative environment alongside dedicated team members, and use state-of-the-art technology that strengthens patient care and services. You may participate in clinical research that opens doors to working on the forefront of medical advances and changes patient lives. Apply today to make a positive difference in every life you touch.
Total Rewards that work for you
- Competitive and equitable compensation for all roles
- Total Wellness programs for you and your family
- Wellness Coaching App - 24/7 Live Coaching
- Physician and Nursing Peer Coaching
- Financial Wellness Planning and Education
- Broad Employee Assistance Program services
PTO your way
- Combined PTO days for greater flexibility
- 100% paid Maternity Leave (requires return to work)
- Employer Paid Military Leave
- Opportunity for PTO cash-in
- Celebrate Diversity - Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Paid Holiday
Benefits
- Choice of Medical/Prescription Drug Plans
- Dental and Vision
- Adoption Assistance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Healthcare and Dependent Day Care
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Fully paid long term disability
- Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Qualifications
Minimum education required
Graduate of a nursing program
Minimum experience required
New Graduates of a nursing program eligible
Minimum licensure/certification required by law
Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License.
BLS certification required.
Additional
Qualifications
For PRN positions: One year of nursing experience in a hospital setting is required
Bachelor's degree preferred
Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum)
Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred
Business Unit: Company Name
Eastside Medical Center
What's around it?
Snellville, GA
Living costs about 4% below the US average