RN - Emergency Dept, WEO, Nights

Overview

Piedmont Walton's Emergency Department is a fast‑paced, high‑acuity environment serving patients of all ages as a Level III Trauma Center. With 15 treatment rooms and a 1:4 nurse‑to‑patient ratio, our team is committed to providing high‑quality, timely care while emphasizing strong prioritization, teamwork, and professionalism. Nurses in our ED enjoy the flexibility of self‑scheduling through Smart Square, allowing for greater work‑life balance.

If you’re looking for a dynamic role where every shift makes a difference, our Emergency Department may be the right fit for you.

WEO Night shift

Sign on Bonus Available

ED Specialty Diff Given

The staff nurse provides nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle utilizing nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care for patients. He/she functions within the framework of the policies and procedures of the organization and demonstrates professional growth and accountability. The staff nurse is responsible for maintaining standards of practice, coordinating patient care activities of all assigned staff in the provision of quality nursing care.

• Education
  • Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing — Required
  • Bachelor's Degree — Preferred
• Work Experience
  • No experience required. New graduates of a nursing program eligible — Required
  • Nursing experience in hospital setting — Preferred
  • 1 year in a hospital setting for PRN positions — Preferred
• Licenses and Certifications
  • RN – Registered Nurse – Georgia State Licensure and/or NLC/eNCL Multistate Licensure (Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNCL Multistate License) — Required
  • BCLS – Basic Life Support — Required
  • Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum)
• Addendum
  • Cardiac Tele:
    Additional Required
    
    Certifications:
    
    ACLS Certification — (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) within 180 days — Required
  • Critical Care:
    Additional Required
    
    Certifications:
    
    ACLS Certification — (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) within 180 days — Required
  • Dialysis:
    Additional Required
    
    Certifications:
    
    CDN (Certified Dialysis Certificate) — Preferred
  • Emergency Department:
    Additional Required
    
    Certifications:
    
    ACLS and PALS Certification — (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) Experienced Emergency Department nurses will have 6 months to obtain the PALS certification. within 180 days — Required
  • Infusion/Oncology:
    Additional Required
    
    Certifications:
    
    Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification — prior to independent chemotherapy administration Upon Hire — Required
  • Pediatrics:
    Identifies, reports and provides appropriate protective measures for high‑risk situations including abuse or neglect, failure to thrive and potential for abduction. Additional Required
    
    Certifications:
    
    PALS Certification — required at Piedmont Columbus Hospital. (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) PEARS or PALS Certification — required at Piedmont Athens Hospital (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) within 180 days — Required
  • Surgical Services:
    Additional Required
    
    Certifications:
    
    Pre Op/PACU/ENDO/CSU - ACLS; PALS if unit provides care to pediatric patients. (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) OR — BLS required only within 180 days — Required
  • Women's Services:
    Additional Required
    
    Certifications:
    
    Labor and Delivery – ACLS Certification – (Nurse Residents or nurses new to specialty will complete applicable certifications within 6 months of start date) NRP by the end of orientation period, AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring Program within 12 months of start date Mother/Baby – NRP by the end of orientation period NICU – NRP by the end of orientation period NAT (Newborn Admission Team) – NRP by the end of orientation period Nursery – NRP by the end of orientation period within 180 days — Required