RN - MedSurg, Ortho, Nights

Piedmont HealthCare

Macon, Georgia

You'll work nights on a med-surg and ortho unit.

Eligibility: Sign-on bonus

Posted Oct 2 · Applications close Oct 2, 2027 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours: Nights RN - MedSurg, Ortho, Nights
Unit and setting: Med-surg and ortho unit RN - MedSurg, Ortho, Nights
License: RN license Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License.Current Georgia RN license or NLC/eNLC multistate license
Term: Per Diem

Do you qualify?

New grads: Welcomed MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: New Graduates of a nursing program eligible
License: Current Georgia RN license or NLC/eNLC multistate license Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License. Check your license
Certification: BLS BLS certification required.
Education: Graduate of a nursing program MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED: Graduate of a nursing program
Experience: One year hospital nursing experience for PRN positions For PRN positions: One year of nursing experience in a hospital setting is required
Also asks: New graduates eligible

Preferred

Certification: Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum)
Education: Bachelor's degree Bachelor?s degree preferred
Experience: Nursing experience in a hospital setting Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred

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What it pays

Sign-on bonus: $15,000
Bonus: Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 SIGN-ON BONUS UP TO $15,000 AVAILABLE

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Overview

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 available

Responsibilities RESPONSIBLE FOR: The staff nurse provides nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle utilizing nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care for patients. He/she functions within the framework of the policies and procedures of the organization and demonstrates professional growth and accountability. The staff nurse is responsible for maintaining standards of practice, coordinating patient care activities of all assigned staff in the provision of quality nursing care.

Qualifications MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED: Graduate of a nursing program MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: New Graduates of a nursing program eligible MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW: Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License. BLS certification required.

Additional

Qualifications

For PRN positions: One year of nursing experience in a hospital setting is required Bachelor?s degree preferred Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum) Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred Business Unit : Company Name Piedmont Macon Medical

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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