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RN - PACU

You'll provide nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle.

Posted Sep 23 · Applications close Sep 23, 2027 · New grads welcomed

Unit and setting
PACU 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.
License
RN license Current Georgia RN license, or a multistate NLC license
Term
Per Diem

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed No experience required New Graduates of a nursing program eligible Required
License
Current Georgia RN license, or a multistate NLC license Check your license
Certification
BCLS (Basic Life Support) required BCLS - Basic Life Support Required
Education
Graduate of a recognized, accredited nursing school Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing Required

Preferred

Education
Bachelor's degree preferred Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
Experience
1 year hospital experience preferred for PRN positions 1 year in a hospital setting for PRN positions Preferred
Experience
Hospital nursing experience preferred 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.

  1. 6 months before

    Shortlist units

    Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.

    Find residencies
  2. 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
  3. 2–3 months before

    Meet the unit manager

    Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.

    Prepare your questions
  4. Around graduation

    Confirm your start

    Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.

    Plan your license

The role and schedule

Patients
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. 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.
Day to day
coordinating care for all assigned staff coordinating patient care activities of all assigned staff in the provision of quality nursing care

The workplace

Piedmont HealthCare logo
Piedmont HealthCare
Hiring organization

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for shifts, 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?
Build questions for this role

On your path

Operating Room 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 HealthCare’s careers page.

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Responsibilities 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.

Qualifications Education Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing Required Bachelor’s Degree Preferred Work Experience No experience required New Graduates of a nursing program eligible Required Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred 1 year in a hospital setting for PRN positions Preferred Licenses and Certifications RN - Registered Nurse - Georgia State Licensure and/or NLC/eNCL Multistate Licensure Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License. Required and BCLS - Basic Life Support Required Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum) Business Unit : Company Name Piedmont Columbus Northside

What's around it?

In Columbus, GA

Columbus, GAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 11% below the US average

Median rent
$1,106/mo
Household income
$58,073/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Columbus, GA

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