Registered Nurse - Neuro ICU - FT Nights
Grady Health System
Atlanta, Georgia
Health system employer
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Posted Aug 4, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 5, 2026
About this role
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Requirements
- Associate Degree in Nursing (required)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (strongly preferred)
- 1+ years experience as a Registered Nurse (required)
- Current Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse (required)
- Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required)
- ACLS Certification (required for critical care; new graduates must obtain within 90 days)
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Prescription drug coverage
- Retirement savings plans with employer contributions
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage
- Paid time off
About the employer
You walk into Grady as the nurse at the center of Atlanta’s largest public hospital-based system—a Level 1 Trauma Center with an ABA-verified adult Burn Center, the Marcus Stroke & Neuroscience Center, a Heart & Vascular Center, and a 24-hour…
What reviewers appreciate
- Level 1 Trauma Center plus ABA-verified adult Burn Center, Marcus Stroke, Heart & Vascular, and comprehensive sickle-cell programs
- Nurse Residency with frequent cohorts and a new simulation/education center
- Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year and student loan forgiveness
What reviewers flag
- High patient volumes and staffing shortages can undermine work-life balance
- Reviews report management prioritizing metrics over employee well-being
- Advancement exists but some nurses cite limited training and inconsistent promotions
Living in Atlanta, GA
Atlanta blends Southern hospitality with big-city energy, offering nurses a dynamic place to land. From the tree-lined streets of Buckhead to the vibrant pulse of Midtown, Georgia's capital delivers major hospital networks, diverse cuisine, and professional sports. Mild winters and a booming healthcare sector make it a compelling relocation choice.
- Metro price level · Atlanta area
- 100.1
- about the national average
- Median gross rent
- $1,711/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
On your path
ICU / Critical Care is a first-year unit lane. The classic route: base year, then transfer in.
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