Surgical RN: Lead Care on a Multispecialty Unit

20 Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc.; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking an experienced registered nurse for the General Surgery unit. The role supports a 32-bed unit with diverse surgical cases and advanced monitoring, including IV analgesia and various drains.

The ideal candidate will have RN licensure in Georgia, ADN or diploma, and at least 1 year of experience, with strong communication and teamwork skills. NGHS emphasizes safe, compassionate, and evidence-based patient care.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in Georgia with an active license.
• Associate's Degree, ADN or Diploma in nursing.
• Minimum 1 year RN experience; demonstrated competence.
• Ability to deliver safe, effective, patient-centered care.
• Excellent communication with patients, families, and healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and monitoring for post-surgical patients, including analgesia management.
• Collaborate with care team to coordinate transitions and patient safety.
• Apply the nursing process within NGHS model of care to meet patient and family needs.
• Participate in unit governance and continuous improvement efforts.
• Demonstrate professional practice with Compassion, Competence, Confidence, Conscience, Commitment, Comportment, Creativity.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Evidence-based practice

Leadership and rounds

Education

RN licensure in Georgia

ADN or Diploma in Nursing

Job description

Northeast Georgia Health System is seeking an experienced registered nurse for the General Surgery unit. The role supports a 32-bed unit with diverse surgical cases and advanced monitoring, including IV analgesia and various drains.

The ideal candidate will have RN licensure in Georgia, ADN or diploma, and at least 1 year of experience, with strong communication and teamwork skills. NGHS emphasizes safe, compassionate, and evidence-based patient care.