Spring 2027 NICU RN Residency Program

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

Job summary

Northside Hospital in Atlanta is seeking a Registered Professional Nurse to independently plan and provide professional nursing care to patients per physician orders and established guidelines, in line with the Georgia Nurse Practice Act.

The role emphasizes collaboration, communication, coordination, and empowerment across care teams, with opportunities for growth within a leading, award-winning health system.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• RN license in Georgia in good standing
• Current BLS certification

Responsibilities

• Independently plans and provides professional nursing care to patients per physician orders and established guidelines.
• Works within the scope defined by the Georgia Nurse Practice Act.
• Collaborates with care teams to ensure coordinated and high-quality patient care.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Accredited nursing program

BSN preferred

Job description

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

The Registered Professional Nurse at Northside Hospital independently plans and provides professional nursing care to patients in accordance with physician orders and established guidelines, and in accordance with the scope of practice as defined by the Georgia Nurse Practice Act.

The Northside Hospital Staff Registered Professional Nurse manages patient care of an assigned group of patients in accordance with the philosophy and policies of Northside Hospital. Additionally, the practice of all professional nurses at Northside Hospital reflects the values of collaboration, communication, coordination, integration, and empowerment.

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).

PREFERRED

1. BSN degree
2. Additional Life Support credential (ACLS, PALS, NRP, etc.) or other clinical specialty certifications in specific units.
3. Visual color acuity depending on the role in specific units.