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Piedmont Healthcare, Inc. Georgia statewide Posted 5/9/2026

RN - MedSurg, PRN, Nights

Nursing job in Walnut Grove, GA

35–$55/hrest.
Nights · PRN / Per DiemRN licensern
Pay

$35–$55/hr

Setting

Hospital

Shift

Nights · PRN / Per Diem

License

RN license

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Job Description

Overview: Join Our Dynamic Med-Surg Team at Piedmont Walton Our 36-bed Medical-Surgical unit offers a fast-paced, hands-on environment caring for a wide range of adult patients, including those with orthopedic needs, general and bariatric surgeries, cardiac/telemetry monitoring, and complex medical conditions. RN-to-patient ratios typically range from 1:5–6 and PCTs from 1:6–9, allowing for meaningful, team-based patient care. Team members gain valuable clinical experience with frequent opportunities to perform IV starts, assist with bedside procedures, provide wound care, manage NGTs and chest tubes, administer blood transfusions, and care for post-op, central line, and colostomy patients. Nurses and PCTs may also float to assist with needs across the hospital, making this a great opportunity for well-rounded clinical growth and collaboration. Med Surg 1 PRN Nights

Responsibilities

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. Qualifications: MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED: Graduate of a nursing program MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: New Graduates of a nursing program eligible MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW: Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License. BLS certification required. ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable. Bachelor‘s degree preferred. Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred. Business Unit : Name: Piedmont Walton Hospital

Location & Routes

  • Base city: Walnut Grove, GA

Hiring Process

  1. Apply — Submit your application online
  2. Review — A recruiter reviews your qualifications
  3. Background check — Standard employment and license verification
  4. Start your assignment — Begin your nursing role

Requirements

License Required

Active RN license in good standing.

Experience

1+ year of clinical experience preferred; new grads considered for residency tracks.

Certifications

BLS required. ACLS preferred for hospital roles.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand for long shifts, lift up to 50 lbs, and assist with patient transfers.

Frequently asked questions

  • What license do I need to apply?

    An active RN license in the state of practice, in good standing. Compact (multistate) licenses are accepted in NLC member states.

  • What experience is expected?

    1+ year of clinical experience is preferred for most staff RN roles. Many hospitals have new-grad residency tracks if you are recently licensed.

  • Which certifications are required?

    BLS is required for nearly all hospital roles. ACLS, PALS, or specialty certs may be required depending on the unit.

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Nursing Jobs in Walnut Grove, GA

Walnut Grove is a working healthcare town: Emory Healthcare, Piedmont, Wellstar, and Northside drive consistent demand year-round. Most nursing openings around Walnut Grove, Georgia fall into three buckets — staff hospital roles, per diem and PRN shifts, and travel/agency assignments tied to ER, ICU, labor & delivery, and oncology.

Nurses based in Walnut Grove have a real advantage: they can pick up staff roles at Emory Healthcare, Piedmont, Wellstar, and Northside or jump on agency boards covering ER, ICU, labor & delivery, and oncology. New grads typically start on med-surg or telemetry floors before specializing.

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