Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care MedSurg (Kennestone Hospital)

Wellstar Health System; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Wellstar Health System as a Registered Nurse (RN) at Kennestone Hospital in the Acute Care MedSurg units. This role involves providing high-quality patient care, performing nursing assessments, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Full-time, part-time, and PRN positions are available, with opportunities for new graduates and various shifts.

Benefits

Sign-on bonuses

Relocation assistance

Acuity-based differentials

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Georgia or multi-state compact license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.
• Less than 1 year of clinical experience preferred; new graduates welcome.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, planning, and evaluations.
• Deliver patient-centered care respecting cultural diversity.
• Coordinate safe, quality care through interdisciplinary collaboration.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Associates or Bachelors Nursing degree

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care MedSurg (Kennestone Hospital)

Join Kennestone Hospital as a Registered Nurse (RN) in our Acute Care MedSurg units. We are offering full-time, part-time, and PRN positions across various units and shifts, including day, evening, night, and weekends. Eligible positions may include sign-on bonuses, relocation assistance, and acuity-based differentials.

• Available units include Pediatric, Cardiovascular Surgery, Clinical Decision, Total Joint, Oncology, MedSurg Float, Bariatric/Surgery, Acute Pulmonary, and Renal/Vascular Surgical units.

At Wellstar, we foster a culture of growth, care, and community. We support your career goals and well-being, ensuring a fulfilling work environment.

Job Summary

The RN Clinical Nurse is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team, providing individualized, high-quality, safe patient care. Responsibilities include performing the nursing process, partnering with patients and families, practicing evidence-based standards, and participating in quality improvement and professional development activities.

Core Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, planning, and evaluations using evidence-based practice.
• Deliver patient-centered care respecting cultural diversity.
• Partner effectively with patients and families, ensuring clear communication and shared decision-making.
• Coordinate safe, quality care through interdisciplinary collaboration and documentation.
• Participate in performance improvement, research, and professional development.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors Nursing degree preferred.
• Active RN license in Georgia or multi-state compact license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire.
• Less than 1 year of clinical experience preferred; new graduates welcome.

Additional Skills

Strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills are essential.