RN Critical Care (ICU) - Fulltime - Nights - W.E.S.T. Float Team - MCG Augusta & Columbia County

Wellstar Health System; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization is looking for a Float LPN to provide high-quality patient care across multiple facilities in Georgia. The role requires a current LPN license, a high school diploma, and at least three years of medical-surgical or acute care experience. Responsibilities include delivering skilled patient care, performing assessments, and collaborating with care teams. This position offers the chance to make a daily impact and work in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in the state of Georgia is required.
• At least 3+ years of recent medical-surgical or acute care nursing experience is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, skilled patient care under RN supervision.
• Perform assessments, procedures, and interventions based on physician orders.
• Collaborate with RNs, therapists, and care teams to ensure seamless care.
• Educate patients and families on self-care practices and safety.
• Keep documentation accurate, timely, and compliant.

Skills

Clinical confidence and keen assessment skills

Strong organizational and time-management chops

Clear communicator — both with patients and your team

Quick thinker, calm under pressure, and always patient-focused

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

Float With Purpose – Join the Wellstar WEST Float Team!

Be the difference. Be the movement. Be WEST!

Are you an experienced LPN looking for variety, flexibility, and the chance to make a real impact every day? Step into a role that breaks the routine and brings something new with every shift — join the Wellstar Enterprise Support Team (WEST)!

As a WEST Float LPN, you’ll bring your skills where they’re needed most across multiple Wellstar facilities — supporting teams, uplifting patients, and making a meaningful difference throughout our health system.

Why You’ll Love Floating With WEST

• Change Lives Daily – Deliver direct, high-quality care across diverse units
• Expand Your Expertise – Gain experience in multiple specialties and sharpen your clinical skills
• Thrive in a Team That’s Got Your Back – Work with supportive professionals who value collaboration, communication, and compassion

What You’ll Do (a.k.a. Your Superpowers In Action)

Patient Care & Coordination

• Deliver compassionate, skilled patient care under RN supervision.
• Perform assessments, procedures, and interventions based on physician orders.
• Collaborate with RNs, therapists, and care teams to ensure seamless care.
• Be the eyes and ears for changes in patient condition, helping adjust care plans in real time.
• Stay focused and efficient while keeping patients at the heart of everything you do.

Patient & Caregiver Education

• Educate patients and families on self-care practices and safety.
• Be initiative‑taking in identifying and reporting any safety concerns.

Communication & Documentation

• Keep documentation accurate, timely, and compliant.
• Jump into care team huddles, share insights, and keep communication flowing.

Professional Growth & Team Support

• Stay sharp through ongoing training, in‑services, and continuing education.
• Participate in projects and help drive success wherever you're placed.

Requirements You’ll Bring To The Table

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent – Required.

Licensure

• Current LPN license in the state of Georgia – Required.

Experience

• At least 3+ years of recent medical‑surgical or acute care nursing experience – Required.

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association – Required.

Skills That Make You Stand Out

• Clinical confidence and keen assessment skills
• Strong organizational and time‑management chops
• Clear communicator — both with patients and your team
• Quick thinker, calm under pressure, and always patient‑focused

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.