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Atlanta, Georgia

Complex Medicine and Research / Registered Nurse

Registered NurseFull-Time

Listed compensation

$43-$49.84/hr

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Job Description

Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide:

  • Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
  • Family-focused benefits
  • Wellness incentives

Relocation Assistance

Ongoing mentorship, development, leadership programs... and more!

  • Description
  • 7p–7:30a / Full Time / 36 Hours

We’re seeking a Registered Nurse to join our brand-new 5-B North Unit at Emory University Hospital — a Complex Medicine unit that is part of our exciting expansion. This RN Clinician is an experienced healthcare professional with a strong understanding of patient care.

Using clinical knowledge, research, and experience, they adapt to changing situations and personalize care based on the AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care. They serve as a resource for colleagues and advocate for patients and families.

Job Summary

The RN Clinician is an experienced healthcare professional with a strong understanding of patient care for a specific population.

Using clinical knowledge, research, and experience, they adapt to changing situations and personalize care based on the AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care.

They serve as a resource for colleagues and advocate for patients and families.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Practice & Patient Care

  • Delivers safe, effective, and independent nursing care using the nursing process.
  • Performs thorough patient assessments and recognizes the impact of nursing care on outcomes.
  • Develops and implements patient care plans, incorporating patient/family input and adjusting as needed.
  • Documents care accurately and efficiently in electronic and physical records.
  • Identifies patient and family learning needs, recommending appropriate resources.
  • Recognizes cultural differences and individualizes care accordingly.

Leadership & Team Collaboration

  • Delegates appropriately using the Synergy Model of Care.
  • Works effectively with the interdisciplinary team, patient, and family care partners.
  • Functions in a developing leadership role, including Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned.
  • Assists in orienting staff and students in the absence of a designated preceptor.
  • Demonstrates strong communication and conflict resolution skills.

Quality Improvement & Professional Development

  • Identifies the need for policy revisions based on evidence-based research.
  • Engages in professional growth and actively applies the Synergy Model for Care in practice.
  • Collects, reports, and analyzes data to improve patient care and meet organizational standards.
  • Participates in surveys, interviews, and other methods to identify and resolve areas for improvement.
  • Maintains required points and contact hours per the clinical lattice PLAN system.

Minimum Qualifications

Education / Experience

*Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), AND

  • 12 months of recent nursing experience within the past five years, OR
  • Recent completion of a re-entry nursing program.

OR,

Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) with a minimum of 2 years of recent nursing experience within the past five years

Exceptions

*Current LPNs employed within the Emory Healthcare (EHC) system who have completed an accredited RN program and obtain RN licensure are eligible to transition into this role while completing the RN Resident Program.

Emory LPNs enrolled in an Emory ADN program as of 3/30/2025 must sign an obligation agreement to complete an ADN-to-BSN program within two years of entering the RN Clinician role.

Licensure

A valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.

Certification

  • BLS certification
  • ACLS may be required for certain departments, post hire
  • Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty

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.

JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet® designated ambulatory practice.

We are made up of 11 hospitals-7 Magnet® designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.

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.

Physical Requirements

(Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs, 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 35 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 environmental 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.

Key Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse delivers safe, effective, and independent nursing care while adapting to changing patient situations using the AACN Synergy Model. They also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, advocate for patients and families, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Registered Nursing license in Georgia and possess either a BSN with 12 months of experience or an ADN with 2 years of experience. BLS certification is required, and additional certifications may be necessary based on the specific department.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentPatient advocacyInterdisciplinary collaborationData analysisElectronic medical records

Internal Medicine — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 40 active Internal Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 38% 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 ~$97k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $100k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Internal Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 43 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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.

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About Emory Healthcare

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Atlanta, GA
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive health benefits starting day 1
Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
Family-focused benefits
Wellness incentives
Relocation Assistance
Ongoing mentorship, development, leadership programs