Registered Nurse (RN) - Neuro Surgery

Advocate Health; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Rome, GA is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to join a 23-bed Progressive Care Unit specializing in neurological care. This role supports stroke center-certified care with advanced post-operative neurological monitoring and comprehensive patient management.

The RN will provide direct patient care, coordinate nursing processes, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes for patients with neurological conditions.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Add additional preferred qualifications

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care.
• Lead efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum using evidence-based practice and strong communication.

Skills

Compassionate care

Clinical decision making

Communication

Education

Accredited nursing program

Tools

BLS certification

RN licensure (GA)

Job description

Where You Will Work:

Unit Overview
Our unit is a 23-bed Progressive Care Unit specializing in neurological care. We are recognized as a Primary Stroke Center and hold Advanced Spine Care Certification, ensuring the highest standards of treatment and monitoring for complex neurological conditions.

PRN
Primary Population
Stroke patients requiring specialized interventions
Elective spine surgeries with advanced post-operative care
Seizure disorders needing continuous observation and management
Patients requiring progressive/step-down level monitoring and interventions
Secondary Population
We also provide care for patients with other neurological conditions, including:
Myasthenia Gravis
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Huntington’s Disease
Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
Care Approach
Our team delivers comprehensive, evidence‑based care tailored to the unique needs of neurological patients, combining advanced monitoring technology with compassionate, patient-centered interventions.

We’re Looking For:

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Add additional preferred qualifications

What You’ll Do:

• As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Using evidence‑based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

About This Location:

The Atrium Health Floyd family of health care services is a leading medical provider and economic force in northwest Georgia and northeast Alabama. Atrium Health Floyd is part of Charlotte, North Carolina-based Advocate Health, the third-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. Atrium Health Floyd also operates a stand‑alone emergency department in Chattooga County, the first such facility to be built from the ground‑up in Georgia.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.