Registered Nurse (RN)-Med Surg Ortho

Atrium Health

Macon, Georgia

5Main is a 36-bed acute care med/surg trauma unit.

Posted Aug 25

Unit and setting: 5Main · Hospital specializing in orthopedic and multiple trauma injuriesorthopedic and multiple trauma patients
License: RN license Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practicesRegistered Nurse license from the state where you practice
Term: Permanent

Do you qualify?

License: Registered Nurse license from the state where you practice Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
Certification: BLS for Healthcare Providers from the American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
Education: completion of an accredited or approved nursing program Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing

The role and schedule

Unit size: 36-bed unit 5Main is a 36-bed acute care med/surg trauma unit.
Details: 637-bed hospital As the second largest hospital in Georgia, it is licensed for 637 beds, including pediatrics, medical surgical, trauma and cardiac surgery.
Details: Level 1 trauma center nationally-verified Level 1 Trauma Center

Support on this unit

Nurse to patient: 1:5 stated in this posting
Orientation: Fellowship program

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Where You Will Work

5Main is a 36-bed acute care med/surg trauma unit.

We are an exciting and fast paced unit specializing in orthopedic and multiple trauma injuries.

Ortho trauma is the ultimate jump start to any nursing career and a strong foundation for any nurse. It provides an unparalleled base knowledge that transfers into that high-energy trauma care. Our patient ratios on average are 1:5 with clinical technician support and an engaged management team. If you want to create strong lasting experiences including: high quality care growth opportunities learning environment great teamwork professional relationship building

We’re Looking For

Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association

What You’ll Do

As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

About This Location

Atrium Health Navicent- The Medical Center is a nationally recognized academic medical center, nationally-verified Level 1 Trauma Center, Magnet ® hospital for nursing, and serves a service area of 30 counties and a population of nearly 750,000 persons. MCNH has over 4,500 employees and a medical staff of approximately 700 physicians. As the second largest hospital in Georgia, it is licensed for 637 beds, including pediatrics, medical surgical, trauma and cardiac surgery.

The Atrium Health Navicent Emergency Department, with helipad capability and three urgent care centers, treats over 140,000 visitors per year. MCNH provides a broad range of community-based outpatient diagnostic, primary care, wellness and comprehensive rehabilitation services. It is the primary academic hospital for Mercer University School of Medicine, providing residency and fellowship programs for over 100 residents and is affiliated with multiple universities as a clinical education site.

MCNH also operates the Doctors Office Building.

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What's around it?

In Macon, GA

Macon, GA

Living costs about 12% below the US average

Life in Macon, GA

NeighborhoodsNurses and young professionals concentrating near work tend to land in the College Hill Corridor and Downtown, the city's most walkable pocket between Mercer University and downtown venues, with lofts, renovated apartments, and historic Victorian and bungalow homes that often price above the city median. Vineville and the Ingleside Historic District (on the National Register since 2016) offer tree-lined Craftsman bungalows and Victorian streets, Ingleside's own shops and restaurants about two miles from downtown, and Vineville homes often in the low-to-mid $200s; Reddit locals point young families to Vineville/Ingleside or Beall's Hill. Wesleyan Woods and the North Macon/Riverside Drive corridor are repeatedly named among the safest, with Wesleyan Woods the larger-lot, higher-end in-city choice, while Lake Tobesofkee communities add everyday outdoor recreation without a lakeside premium. Cheaper rental pockets include East Macon, Payne, and North Highlands (1BRs under $900); families chasing stronger schools often look at Forsyth, Lizella, or Bolingbroke as reasonable commutes.

Nurses and young professionals concentrating near work tend to land in the College Hill Corridor and Downtown, the city's most walkable pocket between Mercer University and downtown venues, with lofts, renovated apartments, and historic Victorian and bungalow homes that often price above the city median. Vineville and the Ingleside Historic District (on the National Register since 2016) offer tree-lined Craftsman bungalows and Victorian streets, Ingleside's own shops and restaurants about two miles from downtown, and Vineville homes often in the low-to-mid $200s; Reddit locals point young families to Vineville/Ingleside or Beall's Hill.

Wesleyan Woods and the North Macon/Riverside Drive corridor are repeatedly named among the safest, with Wesleyan Woods the larger-lot, higher-end in-city choice, while Lake Tobesofkee communities add everyday outdoor recreation without a lakeside premium. Cheaper rental pockets include East Macon, Payne, and North Highlands (1BRs under $900); families chasing stronger schools often look at Forsyth, Lizella, or Bolingbroke as reasonable commutes.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: 10federalstorage.com Source 2: afrealtygroup.com Source 3: macon-newsroom.com Source 4: reddit.com Source 5: facebook.com

Getting aroundDowntown and College Hill put Atrium Health Navicent, Mercer University, and downtown venues within short drives or walking distance—the only pocket sources call truly walkable. Macon sits at the I-75 and I-16 crossroads, with Atlanta to the north and Savannah to the southeast; Jones County is a 30–50 minute drive for a rural setup, and Forsyth, Lizella, and Bolingbroke are described as reasonable commutes with more affordable fixer-uppers. Traffic is listed among local cons, but sources do not detail hospital-campus parking or named transit lines.

Downtown and College Hill put Atrium Health Navicent, Mercer University, and downtown venues within short drives or walking distance—the only pocket sources call truly walkable. Macon sits at the I-75 and I-16 crossroads, with Atlanta to the north and Savannah to the southeast; Jones County is a 30–50 minute drive for a rural setup, and Forsyth, Lizella, and Bolingbroke are described as reasonable commutes with more affordable fixer-uppers.

Traffic is listed among local cons, but sources do not detail hospital-campus parking or named transit lines.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: 10federalstorage.com Source 2: afrealtygroup.com Source 3: macon-newsroom.com Source 4: facebook.com Source 5: youtube.com

OutdoorsAmerson River Park covers about 180 acres of upland forest and high bluffs on the Ocmulgee River, with roughly seven miles of trails and popular river floats used to beat the Georgia heat. Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park pairs walking trails with 12,000 years of continuous human habitation; Tatnall Square Park sits next to Mercer's campus as a go-to for playgrounds and scenery. Lake Tobesofkee communities weave lakeside recreation into daily life without a lakeside price premium. Jones County, 30–50 minutes out, adds Oconee National Forest hiking and camping plus Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge; flowering cherry trees canopy many in-town streets.

Amerson River Park covers about 180 acres of upland forest and high bluffs on the Ocmulgee River, with roughly seven miles of trails and popular river floats used to beat the Georgia heat. Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park pairs walking trails with 12,000 years of continuous human habitation; Tatnall Square Park sits next to Mercer's campus as a go-to for playgrounds and scenery.

Lake Tobesofkee communities weave lakeside recreation into daily life without a lakeside price premium. Jones County, 30–50 minutes out, adds Oconee National Forest hiking and camping plus Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge; flowering cherry trees canopy many in-town streets.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: undergrad.mercer.edu Source 2: ezhomesearch.com Source 3: 10federalstorage.com Source 4: macon-newsroom.com Source 5: reddit.com

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Living in Macon

Macon—the Heart of Georgia and Cherry Blossom City—sits at I-75 and I-16 with Otis Redding, Little Richard, and Allman Brothers history and a still-building renaissance around Mercer University and Atrium Health Navicent, the major hospital employer. Nurses wanting a short hop to work land in College Hill and Downtown: lofts and historic bungalows, First Fridays, The Rookery, Fall Line Brewing, and the Grand Opera House. Vineville, Ingleside, and Riverside Drive trade some walkability for tree-lined Craftsman streets and stronger safety; Wesleyan Woods is the larger-lot in-city option. Housing is the headline—rents roughly $1,000–$1,200 and typical homes well under $200,000—though stock is older and maintenance is real. Amerson River Park floats, Ocmulgee Mounds trails, Lake Tobesofkee, and Tatnall Square Park cover the outdoors. Tradeoffs are honest: Bibb schools disappoint many (Forsyth, Lizella, Bolingbroke, or Houston County are workarounds), crime and litter vary by block, summers are humid and buggy, and nightlife is thinner than the Cherry Blossom Festival, King of Soul, and Macon Bacon calendar suggest. Locals say you catch an upswing you also have to help build.

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Sources

As of 2026Source 1: 10federalstorage.com Source 2: afrealtygroup.com Source 3: undergrad.mercer.edu Source 4: visitmacon.org Source 5: reddit.com Source 6: youtube.com Source 7: facebook.com Source 8: macon-newsroom.com

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