RN Weeknights

Shepherd Center; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Shepherd Center in the United States is seeking an Inpatient Registered Nurse (RN) to provide basic care to patients while ensuring their safety and dignity. As a part of a multidisciplinary team, you will advocate for your patients and build relationships with them during their care.

The role offers opportunities to work in various settings including ICU and outpatient clinics, with on-site education for professional development. Minimum qualifications include a nursing degree and an active Georgia RN license.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a nursing program from an accredited college or university.
• New graduates of a nursing program are eligible.
• BLS credential from the American Heart Association.
• Active Georgia RN license or NLC/eNLC Multistate License.

Responsibilities

• Work on a multidisciplinary team and advocate for your patients.
• Build relationships with patients who have a 51-day average length of stay.
• Work in various roles including ICU, med/surg, or outpatient clinics.

Education

Nursing program from an accredited college or university

Job description

About Shepherd Center

With five decades of experience, Shepherd Center provides world‑class clinical care, research, and family support for people experiencing the most complex conditions, including spinal cord and brain injuries, multi‑trauma, traumatic amputations, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and pain. An elite center ranked by U.S. News as one of the nation’s top hospitals for rehabilitation, Shepherd Center is also recognized as both Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems. Shepherd is the only rehabilitation facility in the nation with an intensive care unit on‑site, allowing us to care for the most complex patients and begin the rehabilitation process sooner. Shepherd Center treats thousands of patients annually with unmatched expertise and unwavering compassion to help them begin again. Shepherd Center’s culture is one of hope, humor, and hard work.

Position Summary

The Inpatient Registered Nurse ("RN") provides basic care to patients, performing all job functions in an ethical manner and ensuring patient safety, privacy, dignity, and confidentiality. This role interacts with and contributes to the professional development and image of all unit staff practicing in a Shared Governance model of nursing practice.

Key Responsibilities

You will work on a multidisciplinary team and advocate for your patients. You will have the opportunity to build relationships with your patients who have a 51‑day average length of stay. You will work in various roles including ICU, med/surg, or outpatient clinics, and you may have a set or flexible schedule. On‑site education and in‑service opportunities are available to help you meet re‑licensure needs while expanding your professional knowledge and skills. Career growth options exist in education, process improvement, research, and leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of a nursing program from an accredited college or university.
• New graduates of a nursing program are eligible.
• BLS credential from the American Heart Association.
• Active Georgia RN license or NLC/eNLC Multistate License.