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Atlanta, Georgia

RN Navigator

Registered NurseNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$47.4-$54.95/hr

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Job Description

Job Summary:

Responsible for enhancing the patient experience by providing a seamless navigation process from diagnosis to survivorship.

Responsible for collaborating with physicians and members of the interdisciplinary teams to triage, coordinate, and consistently manage patient care by educating, providing a link to research, serving as the primary point of contact for patients and families and providing indirect patient care.

Works with patients and families to answer questions, provide emotional support and solve issues concerning the cycle of care.

Qualifications

Minimum required: Education - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN Experience - Two years nursing experience. Certification - 1. BLS 2. If completing virtual care activities that may include multi-state practice, an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) is required within 60 days of hire.

Employees in role prior to 11/09/2025 will have until their next renewal date to achieve compact status Preferred Qualifications: Experience - 1 year case management PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks.

Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock, Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation, Shift work, Travel may be required.

Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

The RN Navigator facilitates a seamless patient experience by coordinating care from diagnosis through survivorship. They serve as the primary point of contact for patients and families, providing emotional support and managing the cycle of care in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited nursing school with a BSN and at least two years of nursing experience. A BLS certification is required, and an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) is necessary for virtual care activities.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient navigationInterdisciplinary collaborationClinical documentationResearch coordination

Oncology — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 40 active Oncology listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 43% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$106k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $111k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Oncology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 16.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates RN Navigator at Emory Healthcare a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Oncology (RN) — ranked against 318 active Oncology (RN) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

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Salary Distribution21 jobs · 17 employers

11
<$105k
5
$105k-125k
2
$125k-145k
2
$145k-165k
1
$165k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs

401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
12%
Loan repayment
12%
CME allowance
12%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Oncology (RN) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 318 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Atlanta

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$377k
Typical market rent
$1,944/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.