Registered Nurse RN - Acute Care - FT Nights

Gainesville, Georgia

As we begin our Magnet® journey , we’re seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join our Acute Care teams across multiple campuses.

Eligibility: Sign-on bonus

Posted Sep 15 · 1 year of experience

Shift and hours: 12-⁠hour shifts · Evening - Morning / Night Shift 12 Hr Evening - Morning
Unit and setting: Med-Surg (Habersham, Barrow, Lumpkin) · Hospital Med-Surg (Habersham, Barrow, Lumpkin)
License: RN licenseActive Georgia RN license
Term: Permanent FT | PT | PRN | Night ShiftFT, PT, or PRN

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Education: ADN or Nursing Diploma ADN or Nursing Diploma required
Experience: 1 year RN experience Minimum 1 year RN experience

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What it pays

Sign-on bonus: $15,000
Bonus: Up to $15,000 sign-on bonus Sign-On Bonus : Up to $15,000 for night shift, up to $10,000 for day shiftfor night shift
Bonus: Up to $10,000 sign-on bonusfor day shift
Eligibility: Day-One Benefits
Bonus: Referral bonuses Referral Bonuses : Bring your friends and earn rewardsBring your friends and earn rewards

Benefits

BenefitsTuition reimbursement up to $21,000Tuition Reimbursement : Up to $21,000 to support your continued education
BenefitsRelocation assistanceRelocation Assistance : We’ll help you make the move
BenefitsHealth, dental, and moreDay-One Benefits : Health, dental, and more
BenefitsCompany-paid LTD, Life Insurance, and AD&DCompany-Paid Coverage : LTD, Life Insurance, and AD&D
BenefitsGenerous PTOGenerous PTO : Recharge and take care of yourself
Benefits401(k) match up to 4.5%401(k) Match : Up to 4.5%

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BenefitsRN Development Plan & Differentiated Practice ModelProfessional Growth : RN Development Plan & Differentiated Practice Model
Sign-On Bonus
Tuition Reimbursement
LTD, Life Insurance, and AD&D

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The role and schedule

Union: Non-union
Unit: Gainesville: Ortho Surgical, Medical, GI/Renal, General Surgical, Surgical Trauma, Neuro Medical, Oncology Gainesville: Ortho Surgical, Medical, GI/Renal, General Surgical, Surgical Trauma, Neuro Medical, Oncology.
Unit: Braselton: GI/Renal, Stoke/Neuro, Medical Cardiac, Pulmonary Hospice, Medical Geriatric Braselton: GI/Renal, Stoke/Neuro, Medical Cardiac, Pulmonary Hospice, Medical Geriatric
Hours stated: 12 Hr Evening - Morning
Details: Multiple campus locations Locations: NGMC Gainesville, Braselton, Barrow, Lumpkin & Habersham

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Northeast Georgia Health System

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Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is a regional healthcare system headquartered in Gainesville, Georgia, with multiple campuses including NGMC Gainesville, Lumpkin, and Habersham. The system's mission is centered on improving the health of its communities, and it serves the northeast…

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12 Hr Evening - Morning Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role

Registered Nurse (RN) – Acute Care FT | PT | PRN | Night Shift Locations: NGMC Gainesville, Braselton, Barrow, Lumpkin & Habersham Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) is growing—and so is our commitment to nursing excellence . As we begin our Magnet® journey , we’re seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join our Acute Care teams across multiple campuses. This opportunity offers hands‑on acute care experience, strong interdisciplinary collaboration, and the chance to grow in a professional practice environment that values nurse engagement, quality outcomes, and patient‑centered care.

Why NGMC Acute Care? Supportive, team‑driven nursing culture Commitment to nursing excellence and professional growth Variety of units, campuses, and patient populations

Minimum Qualifications

Active Georgia RN license
ADN or Nursing Diploma required
Minimum 1 year RN experience

Acute Care Units

Med‑Surg (Habersham, Barrow, Lumpkin) Gainesville: Ortho Surgical, Medical, GI/Renal, General Surgical, Surgical Trauma, Neuro Medical, Oncology. Braselton: GI/Renal, Stoke/Neuro, Medical Cardiac, Pulmonary Hospice, Medical Geriatric 💡 Why Join Us? Sign-On Bonus : Up to $15,000 for night shift, up to $10,000 for day shift Tuition Reimbursement : Up to $21,000 to support your continued education Relocation Assistance : We’ll help you make the move Day-One

Benefits

Health, dental, and more Company-Paid Coverage : LTD, Life Insurance, and AD&D Generous PTO : Recharge and take care of yourself 401(k) Match : Up to 4.5% Professional Growth : RN Development Plan & Differentiated Practice Model Referral Bonuses : Bring your friends and earn rewards Supportive Culture : Be part of a team that values you Career Advancement : Opportunities to grow within the organization Northeast Georgia Health System strongly believes in our quest for excellence. Part of our quest is to help you find a new opportunity to expand your knowledge. We are thrilled you want to learn a new area at NGHS and are excited to see you grow!

Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start here. Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

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In Gainesville, GA

Gainesville, GAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% below the US average

Median rent: $1,299/mo
Household income: $66,974/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Gainesville, GA

NeighborhoodsNurses and local professionals often look toward Riverside South for classic single-family homes, established tree-lined streets, and proximity to City Park and Lake Lanier within two miles of downtown. Mundy Mill is a popular master-planned suburban community featuring modern construction paired with neighborhood pools, tennis courts, playgrounds, and quick access to College Square Shopping Center. To the north, the North Hall area offers scenic semi-rural tranquility within roughly 15 minutes of central Gainesville, though it sits at a higher price tier. Nearby southern Hall County communities like Flowery Branch, as well as Buford and Suwanee further down Interstate 985 and 85, are frequent choices for staff desiring newer developments and proximity toward Atlanta.

Nurses and local professionals often look toward Riverside South for classic single-family homes, established tree-lined streets, and proximity to City Park and Lake Lanier within two miles of downtown. Mundy Mill is a popular master-planned suburban community featuring modern construction paired with neighborhood pools, tennis courts, playgrounds, and quick access to College Square Shopping Center.

To the north, the North Hall area offers scenic semi-rural tranquility within roughly 15 minutes of central Gainesville, though it sits at a higher price tier. Nearby southern Hall County communities like Flowery Branch, as well as Buford and Suwanee further down Interstate 985 and 85, are frequent choices for staff desiring newer developments and proximity toward Atlanta.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: facebook.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: homes.com

Getting aroundNortheast Georgia Medical Center operates as the premier healthcare anchor and primary regional employer, maintaining two hospital facilities within the county. Driving is practically essential for daily commutes, as public transit across Hall County is minimal and unsuited for shift work. Travel times within Gainesville proper are relatively manageable, averaging roughly 18 minutes, but key arteries connecting southward along Interstate 85 and Interstate 985 experience growing peak-hour congestion due to steady regional development.

Northeast Georgia Medical Center operates as the premier healthcare anchor and primary regional employer, maintaining two hospital facilities within the county. Driving is practically essential for daily commutes, as public transit across Hall County is minimal and unsuited for shift work.

Travel times within Gainesville proper are relatively manageable, averaging roughly 18 minutes, but key arteries connecting southward along Interstate 85 and Interstate 985 experience growing peak-hour congestion due to steady regional development.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: youtube.com Source 2: realestate.usnews.com Source 3: youtube.com

OutdoorsLake Lanier serves as the centerpiece of local outdoor life, spanning five counties and offering boating, fishing, and public beach access. Key waterfront sites include City Park and the Lake Lanier Olympic Park, alongside Lake Lanier Islands, which features Margaritaville attractions, water parks, and lakeside camping. In the winter, the lakefront hosts snow tubing and the drive-through Magical Night of Lights. Hikers and nature lovers also take advantage of quick day trips northward to mountain trails around Dahlonega and winery estates such as Yonah Mountain Vineyards.

Lake Lanier serves as the centerpiece of local outdoor life, spanning five counties and offering boating, fishing, and public beach access. Key waterfront sites include City Park and the Lake Lanier Olympic Park, alongside Lake Lanier Islands, which features Margaritaville attractions, water parks, and lakeside camping.

In the winter, the lakefront hosts snow tubing and the drive-through Magical Night of Lights. Hikers and nature lovers also take advantage of quick day trips northward to mountain trails around Dahlonega and winery estates such as Yonah Mountain Vineyards.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: exploregeorgia.org Source 2: homes.com Source 3: keypointhomesgroup.com

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Living in Gainesville

Set against the scenic foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and wrapping around the shores of Lake Lanier, Gainesville offers healthcare professionals an energetic base anchored by Northeast Georgia Medical Center. Life here is defined by water recreation, with nurses unwinding via paddle sports at Lake Lanier Olympic Park, boating from public beaches, or exploring the trails around City Park. Established suburban enclaves like Riverside South offer tree-lined streets near downtown, while modern master-planned communities like Mundy Mill provide turnkey living with private pools and tennis courts. Downtown Gainesville features charming local dining and spots like The Lunch Counter, while proximity to Flowery Branch lets residents catch Atlanta Falcons practices. However, relocating nurses must account for real local tradeoffs: a personal vehicle is non-negotiable given the lack of regional public transit, peak-hour traffic on I-985 is intensifying due to population growth, summer heat brings lake bugs and humidity, and poultry processing plants occasionally generate industrial odors. For clinicians seeking mountain day trips and waterfront relaxation an hour north of Atlanta, Gainesville provides a balanced regional lifestyle.

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