Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical Specialties (Vascular and Bariatrics)

About the Role

Join our 19-bed Surgical Specialties unit, caring for patients undergoing vascular and bariatric procedures as well as general med-surg patients based on surgical volume. This flexible unit offers a fast-paced, diverse clinical environment.

Patient Population

• Bariatric surgery (Gastric Sleeve, Gastric Bypass – not all patients are bariatric)
• Vascular surgery (CEA, AAA repair, revascularizations, thrombectomies, amputations)
• General med-surg patients
• IV insulin management using Glucommander

Staffing Ratios

• Days: 1:4
• Nights: 1:5

Why You'll Love This Role

• Supportive, experienced leadership
• Opportunities for growth and cross-training
• Competitive pay, shift differentials, and continuing education support

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Georgia
• Previous experience in surgical, med-surg, or critical care nursing is a plus
• Strong clinical judgment and adaptability in a fast-paced environment

Schedule

Weeknights, with rotating weekend 7p-7a.

Pay

$38.20 - $57.30 per hour

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse is responsible for implementing the nursing process based on expanded knowledge and experience. The Registered Nurse is also responsible for providing age appropriate patient care to include the child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient which addresses biological, emotional, developmental, psychosocial, and patient/family educational needs. The Registered Nurse provides critical care, which includes but is not limited to, continuous cardiac monitoring, emergency care management, continuous IV admixture infusion, ventilator management, invasive line management, and providing patient ADL's.