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233 nursing jobs in Gainesville, GA

Anchored by Northeast Georgia Medical Center's flagship campus and the shores of Lake Lanier, Gainesville blends high-acuity nursing careers with Blue Ridge foothill living. Decompress paddleboarding open water or dining around the historic downtown square, all with a cost of living about 3% below the national average.

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Gainesville, GA

  • NP
  • Day shift
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DJJ Staff Nurse - Gainesville, GA 40 hrs/week

Augusta University logoAugusta University

Gainesville, GA

$40/hr

  • RN
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Ashton Senior Living

Gainesville, GA

  • LPN
  • Part Time With Possibility Of Fulltime shift

Correctional Nursing Services LLC

Gainesville, GA

Licensed Practical Nurse (Full Time) 7p-7a

Posted 2 days ago

From $29/hr

  • LPN
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Bell Minor Home

Gainesville, GA

Registered Nurse

$35–$45/hr

  • RN

Northeast Georgia Rehabilitation Institute

Gainesville, GA

  • RN
  • Night shift
  • Per diem

Northeast Georgia Health System

Gainesville, GA · Health system employer

  • 8-⁠hour days
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Veterans in Healthcare

Gainesville, GA

  • RN
  • 8 Hr Morning - Afternoon
  • ADN accepted
Georgia Hospice Care logo

Georgia Hospice Care

Gainesville, GA

  • RN
  • Tuition reimbursement
Cadre Hospice logo

Cadre Hospice

Gainesville, GA

  • RN
  • Per diem

Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc.

Gainesville, GA · Health system employer

  • RN
  • 8 Hr Morning - Afternoon

Georgia Department of Public Health

Gainesville, GA

  • New grads welcomed
  • RN
  • ADN accepted
Bell Minor Home logo

Bell Minor Home

Gainesville, GA

  • RN
  • Day shift
Northeast Georgia Health System logo

Northeast Georgia Health System

Gainesville, GA · Health system employer

  • RN
Veterans in Healthcare logo

Veterans in Healthcare

Gainesville, GA

  • RN
  • 8 Hr Morning - Afternoon
  • ADN accepted

Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc.

Gainesville, GA · Health system employer

  • RN
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Bell Minor Home

Gainesville, GA

  • LPN
  • Day shift

Northeast Georgia Health System

Gainesville, GA · Health system employer

  • New grads welcomed
  • RN
  • 12-⁠hour days

Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc.

Gainesville, GA · Health system employer

  • RN
  • Varies
Northeast Georgia Health System logo

Northeast Georgia Health System

Gainesville, GA · Health system employer

  • Sign-on bonus
  • RN
  • 12 Hr Evening - Morning
  • ADN accepted

Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc.

Gainesville, GA · Health system employer

  • LPN
  • Per diem

Northeast Georgia Health System

Gainesville, GA · Health system employer

  • RN
  • 12-⁠hour nights
  • ADN accepted

Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc.

Gainesville, GA · Health system employer

  • LPN
Northeast Georgia Health System logo

Northeast Georgia Health System

Gainesville, GA · Health system employer

  • RN
  • 12 Hr Evening - Morning
  • General Surgery

Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc.

Gainesville, GA · Health system employer

  • RN
  • Night shift
Northeast Georgia Health System logo

Northeast Georgia Health System

Gainesville, GA · Health system employer

  • RN
  • 12-⁠hour days
  • ADN accepted

Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc.

Gainesville, GA · Health system employer

  • RN
  • Evening shift
  • Per diem
Northeast Georgia Health System logo

Northeast Georgia Health System

Gainesville, GA · Health system employer

  • RN
  • 12 Hr Morning - Evening
  • ADN accepted

Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc.

Gainesville, GA · Health system employer

  • RN
  • Day shift
Northeast Georgia Health System logo

Northeast Georgia Health System

Gainesville, GA · Health system employer

  • RN
  • 12-⁠hour days
  • Per diem

Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc.

Gainesville, GA · Health system employer

  • RN
  • Per diem
Northeast Georgia Health System logo

Northeast Georgia Health System

Gainesville, GA · Health system employer

  • RN
  • 12 Hr Morning - Evening
  • ADN accepted

Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc.

Gainesville, GA · Health system employer

  • RN
Northeast Georgia Health System logo

Northeast Georgia Health System

Gainesville, GA · Health system employer

  • RN
  • 7:00 am - 5:30 pm
  • ADN accepted

Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc.

Gainesville, GA · Health system employer

  • RN
  • Night shift
Northeast Georgia Health System logo

Northeast Georgia Health System

Gainesville, GA · Health system employer

  • RN
  • 7:00 pm - 7:00 am
  • ADN accepted

Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc.

Gainesville, GA · Health system employer

  • New grads welcomed
  • RN
  • Evening shift
  • Per diem

Northeast Georgia Health System

11 open roles

  • RN
  • 8 Hr Morning - Afternoon
  • ADN accepted
  • New grads welcomed
  • LPN
  • 12-⁠hour nights
  • RN
  • 8-⁠hour days
  • ADN accepted
  • RN
  • 12 Hr Evening - Morning
  • ADN accepted
  • RN
  • 12 Hr Evening - Morning
  • ADN accepted
  • New grads welcomed
  • RN
  • 12-⁠hour nights
  • Per diem
  • RN
  • Night shift
  • Sign-on bonus
  • RN
  • 12 Hr Evening - Morning
  • ADN accepted

Working and living in Gainesville

· 233 open roles

Living costs

Metro price level
96.8 (100 = national)
BEA 2024
Median gross rent
$1,299/mo
Rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$66,974/yr
All local households, not nurse pay

Census ACS 2024

Open to new grads

18 postings explicitly welcome new grads.

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New to our board this week

29 current postings first appeared here in the past seven days.

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Credentials accepted

  • NP1
  • RN184
  • LPN26
  • CNA12

One posting may accept more than one credential.

Shifts listed

  • Days87
  • Nights83
  • per-diem25
  • Evenings9
  • Rotating5

Postings may list several shifts or leave the shift unspecified.

Living in Gainesville

Set against the scenic foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and wrapping around the shores of Lake Lanier, Gainesville offers healthcare professionals an energetic base anchored by Northeast Georgia Medical Center.

More about life here

Life here is defined by water recreation, with nurses unwinding via paddle sports at Lake Lanier Olympic Park, boating from public beaches, or exploring the trails around City Park. Established suburban enclaves like Riverside South offer tree-lined streets near downtown, while modern master-planned communities like Mundy Mill provide turnkey living with private pools and tennis courts.

Downtown Gainesville features charming local dining and spots like The Lunch Counter, while proximity to Flowery Branch lets residents catch Atlanta Falcons practices. However, relocating nurses must account for real local tradeoffs: a personal vehicle is non-negotiable given the lack of regional public transit, peak-hour traffic on I-985 is intensifying due to population growth, summer heat brings lake bugs and humidity, and poultry processing plants occasionally generate industrial odors.

For clinicians seeking mountain day trips and waterfront relaxation an hour north of Atlanta, Gainesville provides a balanced regional lifestyle.

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Neighborhoods

Nurses and local professionals often look toward Riverside South for classic single-family homes, established tree-lined streets, and proximity to City Park and Lake Lanier within two miles of downtown. Mundy Mill is a popular master-planned suburban community featuring modern construction paired with neighborhood pools, tennis courts, playgrounds, and quick access to College Square Shopping Center.

To the north, the North Hall area offers scenic semi-rural tranquility within roughly 15 minutes of central Gainesville, though it sits at a higher price tier. Nearby southern Hall County communities like Flowery Branch, as well as Buford and Suwanee further down Interstate 985 and 85, are frequent choices for staff desiring newer developments and proximity toward Atlanta.

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Housing

Gainesville's housing inventory ranges from older character homes and lakefront properties to master-planned subdivisions. Communities like Riverside South offer classic suburban homes close to the water and City Park, while Mundy Mill delivers large volumes of newer turnkey single-family construction with planned neighborhood amenities.

Buyers looking for more acreage or upscale rural retreats tend to search northward into North Hall, while budget-conscious renters and buyers often explore established mid-century pockets or developments closer to commercial retail corridors.

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Getting around

Northeast Georgia Medical Center operates as the premier healthcare anchor and primary regional employer, maintaining two hospital facilities within the county. Driving is practically essential for daily commutes, as public transit across Hall County is minimal and unsuited for shift work.

Travel times within Gainesville proper are relatively manageable, averaging roughly 18 minutes, but key arteries connecting southward along Interstate 85 and Interstate 985 experience growing peak-hour congestion due to steady regional development.

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Food and dining

Dining revolves primarily around historic Downtown Gainesville, where walkable storefronts host an evolving mix of local bistros, sweet shops, and gathering places. Casual favorites nearby include The Lunch Counter, known for chopped cheeses, burgers, and wings, alongside Alpha Gyro Grill for quick Greek fare.

While high-end fine dining frequently prompts quick trips south into Atlanta or to regional destinations, downtown Gainesville delivers a steadily expanding roster of neighborhood eateries for post-shift meals.

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Outdoors

Lake Lanier serves as the centerpiece of local outdoor life, spanning five counties and offering boating, fishing, and public beach access. Key waterfront sites include City Park and the Lake Lanier Olympic Park, alongside Lake Lanier Islands, which features Margaritaville attractions, water parks, and lakeside camping.

In the winter, the lakefront hosts snow tubing and the drive-through Magical Night of Lights. Hikers and nature lovers also take advantage of quick day trips northward to mountain trails around Dahlonega and winery estates such as Yonah Mountain Vineyards.

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Arts and culture

Community life balances local lakefront events and sporting traditions. Football enthusiasts enjoy having the Atlanta Falcons team headquarters and training facilities situated just down the road in Flowery Branch, where fans can attend spring training practices.

Saturdays in the fall often revolve around heading east to Athens for Georgia football games, while downtown Gainesville hosts community gatherings and retail events on the square throughout the year.

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Seasons and weather

Autumn in Hall County brings vibrant fall foliage and comfortable conditions, making it a favorite season for touring regional wineries and attending collegiate sports. Summers are typically long, warm, and distinctly humid, bringing heavy bug and mosquito activity along the lakefront.

Winters remain relatively mild, though cold enough to support winter holiday displays and snow tubing activities at Lake Lanier Islands, while springtime initiates an active outdoor season alongside emerging local wildlife.

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For families

Families gravitate toward master-planned communities like Mundy Mill that integrate community playgrounds, sports courts, and swimming pools into neighborhood living. The city offers access to established Hall County and city school systems, alongside recreation-heavy neighborhoods near City Park.

The slower suburban pace appeals to parents seeking safe residential enclaves, though residents note that rapid countywide expansion has led to school redistricting discussions and growing road congestion during morning drop-offs.

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What locals say

Locals praise Gainesville for its strong hospital system, tight-knit community feel, and easy access to outdoor recreation on Lake Lanier, as well as the convenience of being roughly an hour north of Atlanta and 35 to 45 minutes from North Georgia mountain escapes like Dahlonega. On the negative side, residents consistently point out increasing traffic, ongoing overbuilding, lack of robust public transit, humid summers with heavy mosquito and snake activity, and the occasional lingering odor associated with local industrial poultry operations.

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