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Residential Nurse Kennesaw

Devereux

Kennesaw, Georgia

+$3/hr

Shift differential · base rate not posted

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RNPsychiatricResidentialAdolescent Mental Health

Posted Jul 31, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 1, 2026

What the posting states

Differentials
Shift Differential: additional $3/hr on Nights/Weekends.
Shift
Days
Weekends, holidays, call
8 hour shifts and every other weekend, 11:00A-7P. 2 weeks orientation REQUIRED.

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Seeking a dedicated RN to work FT at a residential adolescent group home program in Kennesaw, GA. Five • 8 hour shifts and every other weekend, 11:00A-7P. 2 weeks orientation REQUIRED. Starting Pay is $35/RN + additional $$ with years of experience in nursing. • Shift Differential: additional $3/hr on Nights/Weekends. As an RN/LPN, you will provide direct care nursing and will also be responsible for administering medications, providing medical treatments, completing admissions, and actively engage with the youth served and their families/guardians. Devereux Georgia provides intensive residential treatment in a secure setting for youth, ages 10 to 21, who are facing significant emotional, behavioral and intellectual/developmental challenges.

Requirements

  • Completion of RN program and current Georgia Nursing License required (LPN also accepted)
  • Six months to one year of Nursing experience highly preferred
  • Experience in psychiatric nursing with children or adolescents is a plus
  • Must be minimum of 21 years of age
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Satisfactory Drug Screen and Background Check results
  • Overnight availability, 6:30p-7am, every other weekend (Sat/Sunday) availability and holidays required
  • Must complete a two-week paid new hire orientation class in Kennesaw, GA

Benefits

  • Medical insurance including telemedicine
  • Dental insurance
  • Prescription drug coverage
  • Preventative care
  • Mental health services
  • Student loan debt assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Continuing education assistance

Living in Kennesaw, GA

Kennesaw sits northwest of Atlanta along the I-75 corridor, offering a suburban feel with easy commuter access to the metro's major hospital systems. Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park anchors the area with hiking trails and Civil War history. The city blends Southern small-town character with practical proximity to Atlanta's healthcare job market.

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State price level · Georgia
96.3
4% below the national average

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities

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