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Registered Nurse

You'll manage the care of your assigned patients on a given unit, using the nursing process from assessment through evaluation.

Posted Oct 21

Shift and hours
Days
Unit and setting
Med-Surg · Hospital Works in typical acute health care setting with pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients experiencing a wide range of medical and/or surgical problems.Medical and surgical patients of all ages in an acute care setting
License
RN license Current RN license in the State of Georgia or a multi-state license meeting eNLC criteria.Current Georgia RN license, or a multi-state license meeting eNLC criteria
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
Current Georgia RN license, or a multi-state license meeting eNLC criteria Current RN license in the State of Georgia or a multi-state license meeting eNLC criteria. Check your license
Certification
AHA BLS CPR American Heart Association BLS CPR required
Education
Graduate of an accredited diploma, associate or BSN program Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
Experience
Level II: 1 or more years in area of specialty *Level II - 1 or more years experience in area of specialty
Also asks
Level II: participation in PI study and an inservice program presentation * Level II - Participation in PI Study and Inservice Program Presentation

Preferred

Certification
PALS PALS and ACLS preferred.
Certification
ACLS

What it pays

Benefits

  • Benefits403(b) matching retirement403(b) Matching (Retirement)
  • BenefitsDental insuranceDental insurance
  • BenefitsEmployee assistance program (EAP)Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • BenefitsEmployee wellness programEmployee wellness program
  • BenefitsEmployer-paid life and AD&D insuranceEmployer paid Life and AD&D insurance
  • BenefitsEmployer-paid short and long-term disabilityEmployer paid Short and Long-Term Disability
More benefits (8)
  • BenefitsFlexible spending accountsFlexible Spending Accounts
  • BenefitsICHRA for health insuranceICHRA for health insurance
  • BenefitsPaid annual leavePaid Annual Leave (Time off)
  • BenefitsVision insuranceVision insurance
  • 403(b) Matching (Retirement)
  • Employer paid Life and AD&D insurance
  • Employer paid Short and Long-Term Disability
  • Paid Annual Leave (Time off)

The role and schedule

Charge
Shift leader duties when asked assuming Shift Leader responsibilities as requested
Weekends
Flexible schedule that includes weekends Required to work flexible schedule including weekends.
Details
Handles and lifts patients Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients
Details
Occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds Occasionally lifts and carries items up to 50 pounds.
Details
Standing and walking for extensive periods Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
Details
Works under stressful conditions Requires working under stressful conditions.
Details
Exposure to communicable disease and body fluids Requires exposure to communicable disease or body fluids.

The workplace

Hamilton Medical Center, Inc.
Hiring organization

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, 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

Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.

Original listing

Posted on Hamilton Medical Center, Inc.’s careers page.

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Who We Are At Vitruvian Health, we serve with compassion. As the leading healthcare system for northwest Georgia and southeast Tennessee, we are committed not only to strengthening the health of our communities, but also to supporting the growth, success, and well‑being of every team member. Our Legacy Formerly Hamilton Health Care System, Vitruvian Health is built on a legacy of trust, innovation, and exceptional care.

With more than 80 access points across the region—including Hamilton Medical Center and Bradley Medical Center—you’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger: a connected, mission‑driven team making a difference every day. Our Values Our core values— Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Excellence (PRIDE) —guide every interaction and decision. We believe in empowering our people, celebrating what makes us unique, and delivering care that reflects the heart of our mission.

Your Career With Us Join us and build a meaningful career where you’re valued, inspired, and supported to make a real impact. Excellence. Every person.

Every time.

Job summary

Provides direct care to patients on a given unit using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Is responsible for managing care of assigned patients. Demonstrates professional growth and development by assuming Shift Leader responsibilities as requested and/or in preparation for advancement to Level II or Level III. Works primarily with adult and geriatric patient populations or pediatric and adolescent patients on assigned units.

Job qualifications

Education

Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing

Licensure

Current RN license in the State of Georgia or a multi-state license meeting eNLC criteria. American Heart Association BLS CPR required; PALS and ACLS preferred.

Experience

*Level II – 1 or more years experience in area of specialty

Skills

Nursing skills as defined in the Law Governing the Practice of Nursing in Georgia.

  • Level II – Participation in PI Study and Inservice Program Presentation

Physical, mental, environmental and working conditions

Works in typical acute health care setting with pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients experiencing a wide range of medical and/or surgical problems. Required to work flexible schedule including weekends. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.

Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items up to 50 pounds. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Requires working under stressful conditions. Requires exposure to communicable disease or body fluids. Full-Time Benefits 403(b) Matching (Retirement) Dental insurance Employee assistance program (EAP) Employee wellness program Employer paid Life and AD&D insurance Employer paid Short and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts ICHRA for health insurance Paid Annual Leave (Time off) Vision insurance

What's around it?

In Dalton, GA

Dalton, GA

Living costs about 4% below the US average

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