Fall 2025 Pulmonary Thoracic Care Unit RN Residency Program

Northside Hospital; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated Registered Nurses to join their team in Atlanta. This role offers the opportunity to provide exceptional nursing care while collaborating with surgical teams and managing high-risk patients. With a commitment to professional development and evidence-based practice, this position allows for growth in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in patient care and eager to expand your nursing skills, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school and licensed as an RN in Georgia.
• BLS certification required; additional life support certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently plans and provides nursing care according to physician orders.
• Aligns nursing practice with ANA standards, focusing on patient advocacy and care.

Skills

Patient Care

Nursing Assessment

Communication

Collaboration

Evidence-Based Practice

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) License

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Job description

Northside Hospital is an award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing healthcare facility. We are committed to expanding the quality and reach of our care to patients and communities, creating opportunities for healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

The PTCU collaborates with cardiac-thoracic, hepatobiliary, and head and neck surgical teams, as well as managing high-risk respiratory patients such as CHF, COPD, PNA, and Pulmonary HTN. If you are eager to develop a wide range of nursing skills, we are the place for you!

The Registered Professional Nurse at Northside Hospital independently plans and provides professional nursing care to patients according to physician orders, established guidelines, and within the scope of practice as defined by the Georgia Nurse Practice Act. The American Nurses Association (ANA) defines nursing as: 'The protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, facilitation of healing, alleviation of suffering through diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations.' The scope of practice for registered nurses varies based on education, experience, role, and the population served (ANA, Scope and Standards of Practice, 2015). At Northside Hospital, nursing practice aligns with ANA's standards, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation, communication, ethics, collaboration, community involvement, professional development, and evidence-based practice.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES / LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

1. Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and licensed as an RN in the State of Georgia in good standing without limitations.
2. Must hold American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES / LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION PREFERRED

1. BSN degree preferred.
2. Additional life support certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP, etc.) or other clinical specialty certifications are a plus.
3. Visual color acuity may be required depending on the specific role and unit.