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Registered Nurse, Open HEART Surgeries

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SGMC Health

Valdosta, GA

RN · General

Posted Jun 18

Shift
8-hour 8 hour
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Role

Schedule
8-hour 8 hour
Term
Permanent
On the floor
On call
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN

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About this role

What it's like at sgmc health

Purpose. No matter your role or area that you work in, at SGMC Health we are collectively working towards goals that will make our community a better place.

Excellence. We strive to do the right thing the right way, are accountable in all we do, require competence of our people, and are compassionate in our service.

Team Spirit. We encourage team effort, support personal and professional development, acknowledge individual talents and skills, and support innovation and empowerment.

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Award Winning Performance. We are committed to providing the best care possible and we are proud to be recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for the exceptional care that our staff provides.

Why you will love sgmc health

SGMC has great benefit options, depending on the role that you are going into– including healthcare, supplementary benefits, ways to save for the future, opportunities for career advancement, and opportunities to expand your skill set. Some of these great benefit options are listed below:

  • Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Employee discounts
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Cancer Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • On-the-job training and skills development
  • Opportunities for growth and advancement
  • Employee Assistance Program

JOB LOCATION : Main Campus

Department: open heart

Schedule

Full Time, 8 HR Day Shift, 0630-1500 with call

Position Summary

  • Provides patient care through implementation of the nursing process for all age groups cared for on the unit.
  • Functions as patient advocate.
  • Provides patient education.
  • Coordinates patient’s plan of care with physicians and other disciplines.
  • Maintains an atmosphere, which ensures SGMC Health’s values, goals, policies and procedures are consistently supported and enforced.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Education, Certification, &

Licensure

⚬ Current RN License in State of Georgia. ⚬ Current CPR (C) required. ⚬ Applicable specialty certification preferred.

  • One (1) year experience in related specialty area preferred.
  • Ability to work well individually and as a team leader or member.
  • Demonstrated ability to adapt to new situations, manage priorities and utilize problem-solving techniques.
  • Ability to read and interpret policies, standards, and think critically evaluating patient care issues.
  • Strong nursing skills in assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation.
  • Ability to communicate clearly with, and care for diverse population of patients/family units of all ages, a variety of cultures, and/or persons occasionally exhibiting stressed behaviors.

Working conditions - ada information

Works primarily in hospital setting. Requires considerable standing, mental effort, stooping, bending, lifting (in excess of fifty (50) lbs.), pushing objects (carts, beds, and wheelchairs), and operation of clinical and office equipment. Likely to be exposed to blood and body fluids, including infectious diseases. May rarely require accompanying and assisting with patient transport to another facility. Uses medical, office equipment, and telecommunications devices on a regular basis (e.g., I. V. pumps, fax, computer, and pagers).

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Requirements

  • Georgia RN License
  • Education, Certification, & Licensure: ⚬ Current RN License in State of Georgia

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off

Place

City
Valdosta, GA
Median rent
$1,054/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$45,925/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
12% below the national average

Valdosta area index 88.3, where 100 is the national average.

CMS overall rating
2 of 5 stars (Care Compare, Sep 2026)
Beds
261

Valdosta sits in south Georgia near the Florida border, known as the 'Azalea City' for its vibrant spring blooms. Home to Valdosta State University, it blends college-town energy with small-town Southern charm—a practical home base for nurses seeking a slower pace and easy access to coastal beaches and north Florida.

Map showing the location of Valdosta, GA
Approximate location in Valdosta, GA. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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SGMC Health, formerly known as South Georgia Medical Center, is a community healthcare system based in Valdosta, Georgia. The organization serves the south Georgia region and is currently undergoing main campus construction, signaling a period of growth and expansion. SGMC…

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