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Surgical ICU Registered Nurse / RN

Emory Healthcare•Atlanta, GA
•$43 - $50

About The Position

The RN Clinician provides experienced, independent nursing care to patients in Emory Healthcare’s 23-bed Surgical and Transplant Intensive Care Unit (STICU). The unit cares for a high-acuity, diverse population, including pre- and post-liver transplant patients, surgical oncology patients, complex abdominal surgery patients, thoracic and vascular surgery patients, gastrointestinal bleed and acute hepatic failure patients, and other critically ill patients requiring advanced monitoring and therapies. Nurses collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and provide patient- and family-centered care informed by the AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care. The STICU offers a supportive unit culture, competency-based orientation, teamwork, professional development, and opportunities to build advanced critical care and transplant skills. Clinical opportunities include Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), including OR support for liver transplant patients, the MARS Liver Dialysis Program, and complex surgical and transplant critical care management. The unit has a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio and has received a Gold Beacon Award for Excellence and two Silver Beacon Awards. The RN Clinician serves as a resource for colleagues and advocates for patients and families. The role also includes contributing to quality improvement, professional development, staff orientation, and leadership activities such as Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned.

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited prelicensure BSN program and have 12 months of recent nursing experience within the past five years, or recent completion of a re-entry nursing program; alternatively, graduate of an accredited prelicensure ADN program with at least two years of recent nursing experience within the past five years.
  • Valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
  • BLS certification.
  • An active compact/multistate license (eNLC) within 60 days of hire if performing virtual care activities that may involve multi-state practice; employees in the role before 11/09/2025 have until their next renewal date to achieve compact status.
  • Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting up to 75 pounds, carrying objects up to 35 pounds, standing and walking, and performing close eye work.
  • Ability to work in an environment that may involve exposure to blood-borne pathogens, bio-hazardous waste, chemicals or fumes, communicable diseases, electrical shock, temperature variations, latex, radiation, patient-care handling injuries, and personal protective equipment including respirators.

Nice To Haves

  • ACLS certification may be required for certain departments after hire.
  • Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty.
  • Experience with advanced critical care and transplant patients and therapies, including CRRT and MARS, is a clinical opportunity offered by the unit.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver safe, effective, independent nursing care using the nursing process.
  • Perform thorough patient assessments and recognize how nursing care affects patient outcomes.
  • Develop and implement patient care plans with patient and family input, adjusting plans as needed.
  • Document care accurately and efficiently in electronic and physical records.
  • Identify patient and family learning needs and recommend appropriate resources.
  • Recognize cultural differences and individualize care accordingly.
  • Delegate appropriately using the Synergy Model of Care.
  • Collaborate effectively with the interdisciplinary team, patients, and family care partners.
  • Perform developing leadership duties, including Charge Nurse responsibilities when assigned.
  • Assist in orienting staff and students when a designated preceptor is absent.
  • Use strong communication and conflict resolution skills.
  • Identify when policies may need revision based on evidence-based research.
  • Pursue professional growth and apply the Synergy Model for Care in practice.
  • Collect, report, and analyze data to improve patient care and meet organizational standards.
  • Participate in surveys, interviews, and other activities to identify and resolve areas for improvement.
  • Maintain required points and contact hours in the clinical lattice PLAN system.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits starting day one
  • Student loan repayment assistance and reimbursement programs
  • Family-focused benefits
  • Wellness incentives
  • Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs

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