Staff RN, Medical PCU

Northside Hospital, Inc.; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital in Georgia seeks a Registered Professional Nurse to independently plan and provide professional nursing care to patients per physician orders and guidelines, within the Georgia Nurse Practice Act.

The role requires valid GA RN licensure in good standing and BLS certification from the American Heart Association. BSN and 2 years of RN experience are preferred, with additional life support credentials like ACLS/PALS/NRP encouraged.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Licensed as an RN in the State of Georgia in good standing without limitations.
• Must hold Certified in American Heart Association's Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).
• Two years of RN experience and additional Life Support credentials are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans and provides professional nursing care to patients in accordance with physician orders and established guidelines.
• Operates within the scope of practice defined by the Georgia Nurse Practice Act.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Effective communication

Critical thinking

Education

Registered Nurse license – GA

BLS certification

BSN degree

ACLS/PALS/NRP or other life support credentials

Job description

2026-123465

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.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities, License Or Certification Required

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Licensed as a RN in the State of Georgia in good standing without limitations.
• Must hold Certified in American Heart Association's Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS).

Knowledge Skills And Abilities/License Or Certification Preferred

• BSN degree
• Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Professional Nurse (RN).
• Additional Life Support credential (ACLS, PALS, NRP, etc.) or other clinical specialty certifications in specific units.
• Visual color acuity depending on the role in specific units.