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Emory Healthcare·Atlanta, GA

Cardiology Stepdown Registered Nurse / RN

ICU / Critical CareFull timeNights
✓Requirements
Licensure
✓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.
✓A valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
✓If completing virtual care activities that may include multi-state practice, an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) is required within 60 days of hire.
Certifications
✓BLS certification.
✓ACLS may be required for certain departments, post hire.
✓Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty.
Education
✓Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), AND A. 12 months of recent nursing experience within the past five years, OR B. Recent completion of a re-entry nursing program.
✓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.
✓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.
✓Emory Warner Robins, Perry and affiliated Physician Groups location RN Clinicians with an Associate's Degree in Nursing with less than 2 years experience as a new hire or transferring as of 3/29/2026, must sign an obligation agreement to complete an ADN-to-BSN program within two years of entering th
Qualifications
✓OR, 2.
✓Employees in role prior to 11/09/2025 will have until their next renewal date to achieve compact status.
+Benefits
✓Tuition assistance
Pay for this position
Estimated
$45/hr
Typical ICU RN pay in Georgia (BLS)
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✓You’ll need
Licensure
✓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.
✓A valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
✓If completing virtual care activities that may include multi-state practice, an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) is required within 60 days of hire.
Certifications
✓BLS certification.
✓ACLS may be required for certain departments, post hire.
✓Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty.
Education
✓Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), AND A. 12 months of recent nursing experience within the past five years, OR B. Recent completion of a re-entry nursing program.
✓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.
✓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.
✓Emory Warner Robins, Perry and affiliated Physician Groups location RN Clinicians with an Associate's Degree in Nursing with less than 2 years experience as a new hire or transferring as of 3/29/2026, must sign an obligation agreement to complete an ADN-to-BSN program within two years of entering th
Qualifications
✓OR, 2.
✓Employees in role prior to 11/09/2025 will have until their next renewal date to achieve compact status.
+Benefits
Tuition assistance

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