Residential Nurse Kennesaw

Devereux

Kennesaw, Georgia

Eligibility: PsychiatricAdolescent Mental Health

Posted Jul 31 · New grads welcomed · reported

Shift and hours: 8-⁠hour days5 shifts · 40 hours a week
Unit and setting: Psych · Behavioral Health
License: RN licenseRN or LPN license
Term: Permanent

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What it pays

Against similar roles: In range for Georgia staff rolesGeorgia staff postings that state pay run $20/hr to $52/hr, the middle half $31/hr to $48/hr, across 786 postings.
Shift differential: +$3/hr
Overtime pay: $35/hr

Benefits

Medical insurance including telemedicine
Dental insurance
Prescription drug coverage
Preventative care
Mental health services
Student loan debt assistance

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Tuition reimbursement
Continuing education assistance
Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day)
403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit
Voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage
Employee assistance / work-life balance program
Paid orientation
Shift differential pay (additional $3/hr on Nights/Weekends)
ASCEND career accelerator program with one-on-one coaching and financial assistance
PTO

The role and schedule

Weekends: Every other weekend

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Orientation: 2-week orientation

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Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.

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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.

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In Kennesaw, GA

Kennesaw, GA

Living costs about 4% below the US average

Life in Kennesaw, GA

NeighborhoodsProspective residents often look across master-planned subdivisions, older leafy pockets, and golf-course developments. Legacy Park is one of the premier master-planned communities, featuring dedicated trails, sports courts, and extensive shared green space. Pinetree Country Club appeals to those seeking a serene setting with golf and tennis amenities right next to Kennesaw State University. For family-oriented suburban settings with community pools and clubhouses near elementary schools, English Oaks is a staple, alongside communities like Pine Mountain Park, Summer Brooke, and Blue Springs. Meanwhile, areas like Shiloh Valley, Owens Meadow, Parkwood Commons, and Kennesaw Woodland Acres offer quiet, established, budget-friendly streets with easy access to major thoroughfares.

Prospective residents often look across master-planned subdivisions, older leafy pockets, and golf-course developments. Legacy Park is one of the premier master-planned communities, featuring dedicated trails, sports courts, and extensive shared green space.

Pinetree Country Club appeals to those seeking a serene setting with golf and tennis amenities right next to Kennesaw State University. For family-oriented suburban settings with community pools and clubhouses near elementary schools, English Oaks is a staple, alongside communities like Pine Mountain Park, Summer Brooke, and Blue Springs.

Meanwhile, areas like Shiloh Valley, Owens Meadow, Parkwood Commons, and Kennesaw Woodland Acres offer quiet, established, budget-friendly streets with easy access to major thoroughfares.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: youtube.com Source 2: atlantamovingsolutions.com

Getting aroundCommuting relies heavily on private vehicles via Interstate 75 and key local corridors like Barrett Parkway. Kennesaw is situated in northwest Cobb County, roughly thirty miles northwest of downtown Atlanta, meaning inbound commutes to central Atlanta healthcare centers encounter standard metropolitan congestion. However, local travel within northern Cobb County to area clinics, medical offices, and nearby facilities like Wellstar Kennestone in adjacent Marietta is generally straightforward, though peak traffic around university zones and the Town Center CID corridor can slow down shift changes.

Commuting relies heavily on private vehicles via Interstate 75 and key local corridors like Barrett Parkway. Kennesaw is situated in northwest Cobb County, roughly thirty miles northwest of downtown Atlanta, meaning inbound commutes to central Atlanta healthcare centers encounter standard metropolitan congestion.

However, local travel within northern Cobb County to area clinics, medical offices, and nearby facilities like Wellstar Kennestone in adjacent Marietta is generally straightforward, though peak traffic around university zones and the Town Center CID corridor can slow down shift changes.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: atlantamovingsolutions.com Source 4: kennesaw-ga.gov

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is anchored by Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, which features miles of historic woodland hiking trails culminating in a one-mile summit hike with panoramic views reaching the Atlanta skyline. Within the city limits, Swift-Cantrell Park serves as a premier recreation hub, boasting an expansive dog park, walking loops, and a Street League-certified skate plaza. Nature lovers also frequent Smith-Gilbert Gardens, a sixteen-acre botanical garden showcasing contemporary sculptures, a waterfall garden, and thousands of plant varieties, alongside an expanding citywide trail network.

Outdoor recreation is anchored by Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, which features miles of historic woodland hiking trails culminating in a one-mile summit hike with panoramic views reaching the Atlanta skyline. Within the city limits, Swift-Cantrell Park serves as a premier recreation hub, boasting an expansive dog park, walking loops, and a Street League-certified skate plaza.

Nature lovers also frequent Smith-Gilbert Gardens, a sixteen-acre botanical garden showcasing contemporary sculptures, a waterfall garden, and thousands of plant varieties, alongside an expanding citywide trail network.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: atlantasuburbanliving.com Source 2: kennesaw-ga.gov Source 3: youtube.com

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Living in Kennesaw

Located in northwest Cobb County roughly thirty miles outside downtown Atlanta, Kennesaw offers healthcare professionals a well-maintained, orderly suburban base defined by exceptional outdoor spaces, underground utilities, and strong public institutions. For shift workers prioritizing a calm home retreat, communities like Legacy Park, English Oaks, and Pinetree Country Club offer tree-lined streets, community pools, and houses that frequently feature spacious basements. Off duty, time is spent hiking the summit trails of Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park for skyline views, walking the grounds at Smith-Gilbert Gardens, or letting pets run at Swift-Cantrell Park. Downtown Kennesaw and Depot Park host marquee events like the Pigs & Peaches BBQ Festival, while casual dining thrives around Barrett Parkway and nearby centers, from local spots like Pisano's and Kennesaw Thai to the famous Henry's Louisiana Grill just up the road. Tradeoffs involve metropolitan traffic on Interstate 75 and a subdued evening scene where most local storefronts shutter by nine at night. For nurses seeking safety, top-rated Cobb County schools, and easy regional access to suburban medical complexes, Kennesaw delivers a reliable, family-friendly rhythm.

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Sources

As of 2026-01Source 1: atlantasuburbanliving.com Source 2: kennesaw-ga.gov Source 3: atlantamovingsolutions.com Source 4: youtube.com Source 5: reddit.com

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