Charge RN Jobs at Emory Healthcare with Visa Sponsorship
Emory Healthcare hires Charge RNs across its hospital network in Atlanta and regularly works with international nursing professionals on visa sponsorship. If you hold an active RN license and relevant clinical leadership experience, Emory has established pathways for H-1B, TN, and immigrant visa categories including EB-2 and EB-3.
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Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.
At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide:
- Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
- Family-focused benefits
- Wellness incentives
- Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs…. and more!
Job Type: Full Time
Work Hours: 7p-730a / Nights
DESCRIPTION
Job Summary: Plans, coordinates and directs the daily operations of a specific shift on a clinical unit. Supervises staff and facilitates communication with physicians and internal administrators to provide optimal patient and family-centered care. Is recognized as a change agent and routinely leads efforts to strengthen organizational systems that support the mission, vision, and values of the department. Adept at creative problem-solving, negotiating conflict, and collaborating with others. Demonstrates insight, judgment, and clinically sound risk-taking. Role models expert communication skills to colleagues through example. Demonstrates foresight regarding the impact of nursing care on patient outcomes based on intuition and experience. Is recognized as an expert clinician and a leader within their area of specialty. Completes employee conference, risk management and unit management reports within specified time frames. Identifies the need for revision and evaluates the effectiveness of operational forms. Provides and coordinates the resources needed within the unit to provide optimal patient outcomes. Role models time management skills through example. Ensures compliance and adherence with stated policies and procedures for the unit. Remains informed of innovative clinical trends through benchmarking and evidence-based practice. Functions as charge nurse. Role models delegation skills to colleagues and assists them in effective delegation utilizing the Synergy model for care. Considered an expert and is viewed as a formal leader.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Clinical Leadership and Mentorship:
1. Mentors other Registered Nurses to the role and functions of Charge Nurse.
2. Leads and coordinates team behavior between staff members and actively fosters the development of leadership skills in others.
3. Provides direction and guidance to less experienced staff concerning policies, scheduling, assignments, organizational skills and daily operations.
4. Completes performance reviews with Nurse Manager input as appropriate.
5. Incorporates Synergy model for care in nurse/patient assignments.
Operational Management and Compliance:
1. Evaluates the use of resources and cost containment activities.
2. Coordinates unit staffing to meet the needs of the department.
3. Identifies one managerial problem and initiates test of change.
4. Actively participates in preparation of regulatory agency reviews.
5. Assists in administrative activities such as budget planning, identifying means of cost containment, coordinating unit staffing schedules, and ensuring communication regarding areas of concern to the Unit Director.
6. Evaluates the impact of policies on daily operations.
7. Supports administrative decisions and facilitates daily operational issues with the staff.
8. Ensures compliance with educational requirements through scheduling, planning, and support.
Communication, Conflict Resolution, and Advocacy:
1. Exhibits desire to hear and understand another's point of view.
2. Demonstrates and role models effective communication skills.
3. Takes a leadership role in building and maintaining an environment which fosters open and candid communication.
4. Serves as an arbitrator in resolution of conflicts between nursing staff.
5. Takes appropriate action to correct unacceptable communication/behavior as needed.
6. Takes appropriate action to counsel employees (i.e., verbal warnings for attendance & performance issues).
7. Aware of and supports units and colleagues needs through supportive and non-judgmental behaviors.
8. Actively empowers and advocates for nurses.
9. Takes appropriate action to address customer concerns and complaints (i.e., appropriate follow-up with Unit Director and risk management).
10. Addresses escalated patient issues and refers issues to Unit Director or Patient Advocate when unable to resolve.
11. Monitors issues and their resolution.
Quality Improvement and Education:
1. Challenges and shapes systems on the unit and hospital wide to achieve best possible outcomes.
2. Implements innovative approaches to meet the needs of patients and families.
3. Identifies, recognizes and responds to the needs of unit staff to ensure that staff has the resources and tools available to meet patient and family needs.
4. Identifies, initiates, and collaborates to provide needed educational programs.
5. Develops management/leadership focused in-service (e.g., time management, team building, conflict resolution, budget, leadership activities).
6. Demonstrates current evidence-based practice and disseminates information.
7. Questions management practice as it relates to research.
COMMITMENTS:
1. Must meet all Clinical Nurse I Employee Commitments.
2. Achieves points and contact hours as defined in the PLAN (clinical lattice) point system to maintain position.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Required:
Education
- Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Experience
- 2 years of recent nursing experience AND a minimum of 2 years of experience in the area of concentration.
Licensure - A valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
Certification
1. BLS certification
2. ACLS may be required for certain departments, post hire
3. Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty
4. If completing virtual care activities that may include multi-state practice, an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) is required within 60 days of hire. Employees in role prior to 11/09/2025 will have until their next renewal date to achieve compact status.
PLAN:
1. Must meet all Clinical Nurse Employee Commitments.
2. Achieves electives/points and contact hours as defined in the PLAN (clinical lattice) point system to maintain position.
3. Must complete UCN/SNM criteria requirements within nine (9) months of promotion or hire, including completion of Enhancing your Communication HLC#6488, completion of formal preceptor training workshop and enrollment in LEAP course.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- MSN or DNP
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium-Heavy)
- 36-75 lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally)
- 20-35 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently)
- 10-20 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly)
- Lifting 75 lbs max
- Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs
- Occasional to frequent standing & walking
- Occasional sitting
- Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing)
- Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to:
- Blood-borne pathogen exposure
- Bio-hazardous waste
- Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors
- Communicable diseases
- Electrical shock
- Floor Surfaces
- Hot/Cold Temperatures
- Indoor/Outdoor conditions
- Latex
- Lighting
- Patient care/handling injuries
- Radiation
- Shift work
- Travel may be required
- Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators
- Environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.
INTRODUCTION
Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.
At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide:
- Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
- Family-focused benefits
- Wellness incentives
- Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs…. and more!
Job Type: Full Time
Work Hours: 7p-730a / Nights
DESCRIPTION
Job Summary: Plans, coordinates and directs the daily operations of a specific shift on a clinical unit. Supervises staff and facilitates communication with physicians and internal administrators to provide optimal patient and family-centered care. Is recognized as a change agent and routinely leads efforts to strengthen organizational systems that support the mission, vision, and values of the department. Adept at creative problem-solving, negotiating conflict, and collaborating with others. Demonstrates insight, judgment, and clinically sound risk-taking. Role models expert communication skills to colleagues through example. Demonstrates foresight regarding the impact of nursing care on patient outcomes based on intuition and experience. Is recognized as an expert clinician and a leader within their area of specialty. Completes employee conference, risk management and unit management reports within specified time frames. Identifies the need for revision and evaluates the effectiveness of operational forms. Provides and coordinates the resources needed within the unit to provide optimal patient outcomes. Role models time management skills through example. Ensures compliance and adherence with stated policies and procedures for the unit. Remains informed of innovative clinical trends through benchmarking and evidence-based practice. Functions as charge nurse. Role models delegation skills to colleagues and assists them in effective delegation utilizing the Synergy model for care. Considered an expert and is viewed as a formal leader.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Clinical Leadership and Mentorship:
1. Mentors other Registered Nurses to the role and functions of Charge Nurse.
2. Leads and coordinates team behavior between staff members and actively fosters the development of leadership skills in others.
3. Provides direction and guidance to less experienced staff concerning policies, scheduling, assignments, organizational skills and daily operations.
4. Completes performance reviews with Nurse Manager input as appropriate.
5. Incorporates Synergy model for care in nurse/patient assignments.
Operational Management and Compliance:
1. Evaluates the use of resources and cost containment activities.
2. Coordinates unit staffing to meet the needs of the department.
3. Identifies one managerial problem and initiates test of change.
4. Actively participates in preparation of regulatory agency reviews.
5. Assists in administrative activities such as budget planning, identifying means of cost containment, coordinating unit staffing schedules, and ensuring communication regarding areas of concern to the Unit Director.
6. Evaluates the impact of policies on daily operations.
7. Supports administrative decisions and facilitates daily operational issues with the staff.
8. Ensures compliance with educational requirements through scheduling, planning, and support.
Communication, Conflict Resolution, and Advocacy:
1. Exhibits desire to hear and understand another's point of view.
2. Demonstrates and role models effective communication skills.
3. Takes a leadership role in building and maintaining an environment which fosters open and candid communication.
4. Serves as an arbitrator in resolution of conflicts between nursing staff.
5. Takes appropriate action to correct unacceptable communication/behavior as needed.
6. Takes appropriate action to counsel employees (i.e., verbal warnings for attendance & performance issues).
7. Aware of and supports units and colleagues needs through supportive and non-judgmental behaviors.
8. Actively empowers and advocates for nurses.
9. Takes appropriate action to address customer concerns and complaints (i.e., appropriate follow-up with Unit Director and risk management).
10. Addresses escalated patient issues and refers issues to Unit Director or Patient Advocate when unable to resolve.
11. Monitors issues and their resolution.
Quality Improvement and Education:
1. Challenges and shapes systems on the unit and hospital wide to achieve best possible outcomes.
2. Implements innovative approaches to meet the needs of patients and families.
3. Identifies, recognizes and responds to the needs of unit staff to ensure that staff has the resources and tools available to meet patient and family needs.
4. Identifies, initiates, and collaborates to provide needed educational programs.
5. Develops management/leadership focused in-service (e.g., time management, team building, conflict resolution, budget, leadership activities).
6. Demonstrates current evidence-based practice and disseminates information.
7. Questions management practice as it relates to research.
COMMITMENTS:
1. Must meet all Clinical Nurse I Employee Commitments.
2. Achieves points and contact hours as defined in the PLAN (clinical lattice) point system to maintain position.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Required:
Education
- Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Experience
- 2 years of recent nursing experience AND a minimum of 2 years of experience in the area of concentration.
Licensure - A valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
Certification
1. BLS certification
2. ACLS may be required for certain departments, post hire
3. Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty
4. If completing virtual care activities that may include multi-state practice, an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) is required within 60 days of hire. Employees in role prior to 11/09/2025 will have until their next renewal date to achieve compact status.
PLAN:
1. Must meet all Clinical Nurse Employee Commitments.
2. Achieves electives/points and contact hours as defined in the PLAN (clinical lattice) point system to maintain position.
3. Must complete UCN/SNM criteria requirements within nine (9) months of promotion or hire, including completion of Enhancing your Communication HLC#6488, completion of formal preceptor training workshop and enrollment in LEAP course.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- MSN or DNP
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium-Heavy)
- 36-75 lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally)
- 20-35 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently)
- 10-20 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly)
- Lifting 75 lbs max
- Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs
- Occasional to frequent standing & walking
- Occasional sitting
- Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing)
- Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to:
- Blood-borne pathogen exposure
- Bio-hazardous waste
- Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors
- Communicable diseases
- Electrical shock
- Floor Surfaces
- Hot/Cold Temperatures
- Indoor/Outdoor conditions
- Latex
- Lighting
- Patient care/handling injuries
- Radiation
- Shift work
- Travel may be required
- Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators
- Environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Charge RN Jobs at Emory Healthcare Jobs
Obtain NCLEX and Georgia RN licensure early
Emory Healthcare requires an active Georgia RN license before any offer can proceed. If you're internationally educated, start the CGFNS credential evaluation and Georgia Board of Nursing application well ahead of your job search so licensure delays don't stall your petition.
Target Emory's direct career portal strategically
Charge RN openings at Emory are posted by specific facility and unit. Filter by department and shift type to find roles matching your clinical specialty, then apply directly through Emory's careers site rather than third-party boards to ensure your application reaches the hiring team.
Use Migrate Mate to browse verified Charge RN openings
Finding roles at sponsoring healthcare employers takes more than a general job board. Use Migrate Mate to filter Charge RN positions at Emory Healthcare by visa type so you're only reviewing openings where sponsorship is confirmed and relevant to your status.
Clarify your visa category fit before interviewing
Emory sponsors multiple visa types for nursing roles, including H-1B, TN for Canadian and Mexican nurses, and EB-3 immigrant visas. Know which category applies to your nationality and credentials before your first conversation with a recruiter so you can speak to it directly.
Expect PERM labor certification for EB-3 sponsorship
If Emory is sponsoring your Green Card through the EB-3 pathway, the process begins with PERM labor certification filed with DOL. This typically takes 12 to 18 months before USCIS sees the I-140 petition, so build that timeline into your planning.
Highlight charge experience in your application materials
Emory's Charge RN roles require demonstrated clinical leadership, not just bedside experience. Specify the unit type, size, and scope of your charge duties in your resume. Vague descriptions of supervisory experience are a common reason strong candidates don't advance past initial screening.
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Find Charge RN at Emory Healthcare JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Emory Healthcare sponsor H-1B visas for Charge RNs?
Yes, Emory Healthcare sponsors H-1B visas for qualifying nursing roles including Charge RN positions. You'll need an active Georgia RN license and a job offer in place before Emory can file the H-1B petition with USCIS. Because H-1B nursing petitions require the role to meet specialty occupation criteria, your employer's immigration counsel will assess your specific position and credentials during the offer process.
How do I apply for Charge RN jobs at Emory Healthcare?
Apply directly through Emory Healthcare's careers portal at emoryhealthcare.org/careers, where openings are listed by facility, unit, and shift. You can also browse verified Charge RN openings with confirmed visa sponsorship on Migrate Mate, which filters listings by visa type so you can target roles that match your immigration situation before applying.
Which visa types does Emory Healthcare use for Charge RN roles?
Emory Healthcare sponsors several visa categories for nursing professionals, including H-1B, TN (for Canadian and Mexican RNs), J-1, F-1 OPT and CPT, and immigrant visa pathways such as EB-2 and EB-3. The right category depends on your nationality, credentials, and whether you're pursuing temporary work authorization or a permanent resident pathway through PERM labor certification.
What qualifications does Emory Healthcare expect for a Charge RN?
Emory typically requires a current Georgia RN license, an associate's or bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN preferred for many units), and prior charge or clinical leadership experience in a relevant acute care setting. Specific unit requirements vary, so review each job posting carefully. International applicants should also have their foreign nursing credentials evaluated through a recognized body such as CGFNS before applying.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for a Charge RN at Emory Healthcare?
Timeline depends heavily on visa category. H-1B petitions are subject to the annual cap lottery, with new employment starting October 1 if selected. TN status for Canadian nurses can be obtained at a port of entry in days. EB-3 Green Card sponsorship through PERM is a multi-year process, often taking two to four years from initial filing to an approved I-485 depending on your country of birth and priority date.
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