Nursing Jobs in Atlanta, GA

Nursing jobs in Atlanta are in strong demand, concentrated in Midtown, Buckhead, and the Medical Center district across hospital systems, academic medical centers, and outpatient care networks. Employers hiring right now include Grady Health System, PruittHealth, and Piedmont Healthcare. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Top employerGrady Health System

Work type84% On-site

Top credentialBLS Certification

Companies hiring14

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Nurse Manager / Evening Shift / Telehealth Nursing

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Emory Healthcare

Nurse Manager / Evening Shift / Telehealth Nursing

Atlanta, Georgia

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Emory Healthcare

Atlanta, Georgia

Executive Leadership & C-Suite

Program Management

Project Management

Executive Leadership & C-Suite

Program Management

Project Management

$57.62 - $66.79/hr

Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)

$57.62 - $66.79/hr

Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)

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Certified Nursing Assistant

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PruittHealth

Certified Nursing Assistant

Atlanta, Georgia

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PruittHealth

Atlanta, Georgia

Nursing

Healthcare Administration

Patient Services & Wellbeing

Caregiving & Elderly Support

Nursing

Healthcare Administration

Patient Services & Wellbeing

Caregiving & Elderly Support

Salary TBD

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Nursing Support Technician - Medical Isolation - FT Days

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Grady Health System

Nursing Support Technician - Medical Isolation - FT Days

Atlanta, Georgia

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Grady Health System

Atlanta, Georgia

Healthcare Administration

Nursing

Patient Services & Wellbeing

Healthcare Administration

Nursing

Patient Services & Wellbeing

Salary TBD

BLS Certification

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IMMEDIATE HIRING PRN-LPN- RN- Private Duty Nursing

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Custom Living Care

IMMEDIATE HIRING PRN-LPN- RN- Private Duty Nursing

Atlanta, Georgia

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Custom Living Care

Atlanta, Georgia

Healthcare Administration

Nursing

Patient Services & Wellbeing

Healthcare Administration

Nursing

Patient Services & Wellbeing

$40 - $52/hr

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$40 - $52/hr

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Nurse Manager / Evening Shift / Telehealth Nursing

Emory Healthcare·Atlanta, Georgia

Job functions:

Executive Leadership & C-Suite

Program Management

Project Management

$57.62 - $66.79/hr

Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)

10,000+ employees

Job Description

Overview:

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

Department Overview:

Nurses in the Telehealth Nursing department demonstrate strong competency in using various telecommunication technologies to provide direct virtual nursing care. Telehealth Nursing RNs triage, prioritize patient needs, collaborate with patients to develop care plans, direct them to the appropriate level of care, and provide referrals to Emory services and other resources to ensure a comprehensive care experience. Telehealth Nursing LPNs assist patients with prescription management across specialties.

Description:

Job Summary: The Nurse Manager plays a key leadership role within the nursing and clinical teams, overseeing daily clinical and operational functions to ensure seamless patient care across the care continuum. This role demands a dynamic leader capable of managing both clinical excellence and operational performance, all while ensuring that patient care remains the top priority. You will lead staff, drive clinical practice development, and manage patient care delivery, while being accountable for team performance, quality, safety, compliance, financials, throughput, and operational efficiency. Reporting to the Director of Patient Care Service, you will develop, implement, and evaluate systems that promote high-quality, cost-effective, and safe care.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Development: 1. Develop and maintain high engagement, visibility, and accountability within the healthcare team to achieve organizational vision, mission, and goals. 2. Foster a culture of collaboration, excellence, accountability, and mutual respect within inter-professional care teams. 3. Provide education, coaching, and guidance to staff, ensuring adherence to clinical standards and best practices. 4. Facilitate staff onboarding, competency assessment, and continuous professional development. 5. Manage and support a diverse workforce based on organizational goals, staffing needs, and budget considerations.

Clinical & Operational Management: 1. Oversee clinical and operational workflows, ensuring seamless patient integration and service efficiency. 2. Lead and implement quality and safety initiatives specific to your area, aligning with organizational objectives. 3. Execute financial and productivity initiatives in line with organizational goals. 4. Collaborate with division leadership to ensure patient safety and monitor quality and safety objectives across the care continuum. 5. Identify and implement evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety and reduce risk, in alignment with the Magnet® model.

Performance & Compliance: 1. Manage performance, providing feedback and addressing issues related to patient care and professional conduct. 2. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, accreditation requirements, and organizational policies. 3. Lead continuous quality improvement efforts through data analysis, problem-solving, and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs). 4. Ensure adherence to Magnet Model principles and implement strategies that enhance clinical practice outcomes.

Strategic & Operational Oversight: 1. Plan, prioritize, and execute operations efficiently, anticipating resource needs and achieving results within budget. 2. Address operational challenges and apply problem-solving skills to resolve issues, working in partnership with triad leadership. 3. Advocate for optimal resource allocation to support patient care and improve overall service delivery.

Workplace Culture & Staff Well-Being: 1. Foster an inclusive and diverse work environment that values individual differences and promotes staff well-being. 2. Create and support a healthy work environment that encourages professional growth and high staff morale. 3. Demonstrate leadership in challenging situations, adapting styles as needed, and effectively communicating unit goals.

Professional Practice Oversight: 1. Actively monitor nursing practice to ensure adherence to established clinical standards, policies, and procedures. 2. Provide ongoing education and training to nurses, ensuring up-to-date clinical skills and regulatory knowledge. 3. Advocate for patient safety and optimal care by addressing concerns regarding staffing, resources, and care delivery. The Nurse Manager Accountability Grid complements the Key Responsibilities of this Job Description by providing a structured, action-oriented guide for performance expectations and operational accountability.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) required

Experience: A minimum of five (5) total years of professional nursing practice experience in acute and/or ambulatory care settings; with two (2) years of lead, supervisory, management, and/or leadership experience in nursing and/or health system position/role.

Licensure: 1. Acute / Ambulatory Setting: A valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing. 2. Virtual Care Setting: If overseeing virtual care activities, an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) is required within 60 days of hire.

Certifications: 1. BLS required 2. ACLS certification may be necessary depending on specialty area, post hire 3. Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty

Skills: 1. Demonstrated leadership in promoting collaboration, diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice within the populations served and the health system. 2. Experience overseeing intricate, complex service line operations within a healthcare system. 3. Ongoing demonstrated clinical and leadership competence.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: Master's degree in nursing or Doctoral degree (DNP, PhD, DrPH) strongly preferred.

Experience: A minimum of five (5) total years of professional nursing practice experience in acute and/or ambulatory care settings; three (3) years of lead, supervisory, management, and/or leadership experience within a complex academic health system preferred.

Certification: Nurse Executive Certification (NE-BC, NEA-BC) or comparable certifications (CNML or CENP)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 10+ lbs. 67-100% of the workday (constantly). Lifting 10+ lbs max, carrying of small articles such as dockets, ledgers, files, small tools, 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 environmental 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.

Additional Details:

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.

Emory Healthcare

Nurse Manager / Evening Shift / Telehealth Nursing

Atlanta, Georgia

Added 1d ago

10,000+ employees

Job functions:

Executive Leadership & C-Suite

Program Management

Project Management

$57.62 - $66.79/hr

Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)

Job Description

Overview:

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

Department Overview:

Nurses in the Telehealth Nursing department demonstrate strong competency in using various telecommunication technologies to provide direct virtual nursing care. Telehealth Nursing RNs triage, prioritize patient needs, collaborate with patients to develop care plans, direct them to the appropriate level of care, and provide referrals to Emory services and other resources to ensure a comprehensive care experience. Telehealth Nursing LPNs assist patients with prescription management across specialties.

Description:

Job Summary: The Nurse Manager plays a key leadership role within the nursing and clinical teams, overseeing daily clinical and operational functions to ensure seamless patient care across the care continuum. This role demands a dynamic leader capable of managing both clinical excellence and operational performance, all while ensuring that patient care remains the top priority. You will lead staff, drive clinical practice development, and manage patient care delivery, while being accountable for team performance, quality, safety, compliance, financials, throughput, and operational efficiency. Reporting to the Director of Patient Care Service, you will develop, implement, and evaluate systems that promote high-quality, cost-effective, and safe care.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Team Development: 1. Develop and maintain high engagement, visibility, and accountability within the healthcare team to achieve organizational vision, mission, and goals. 2. Foster a culture of collaboration, excellence, accountability, and mutual respect within inter-professional care teams. 3. Provide education, coaching, and guidance to staff, ensuring adherence to clinical standards and best practices. 4. Facilitate staff onboarding, competency assessment, and continuous professional development. 5. Manage and support a diverse workforce based on organizational goals, staffing needs, and budget considerations.

Clinical & Operational Management: 1. Oversee clinical and operational workflows, ensuring seamless patient integration and service efficiency. 2. Lead and implement quality and safety initiatives specific to your area, aligning with organizational objectives. 3. Execute financial and productivity initiatives in line with organizational goals. 4. Collaborate with division leadership to ensure patient safety and monitor quality and safety objectives across the care continuum. 5. Identify and implement evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety and reduce risk, in alignment with the Magnet® model.

Performance & Compliance: 1. Manage performance, providing feedback and addressing issues related to patient care and professional conduct. 2. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, accreditation requirements, and organizational policies. 3. Lead continuous quality improvement efforts through data analysis, problem-solving, and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs). 4. Ensure adherence to Magnet Model principles and implement strategies that enhance clinical practice outcomes.

Strategic & Operational Oversight: 1. Plan, prioritize, and execute operations efficiently, anticipating resource needs and achieving results within budget. 2. Address operational challenges and apply problem-solving skills to resolve issues, working in partnership with triad leadership. 3. Advocate for optimal resource allocation to support patient care and improve overall service delivery.

Workplace Culture & Staff Well-Being: 1. Foster an inclusive and diverse work environment that values individual differences and promotes staff well-being. 2. Create and support a healthy work environment that encourages professional growth and high staff morale. 3. Demonstrate leadership in challenging situations, adapting styles as needed, and effectively communicating unit goals.

Professional Practice Oversight: 1. Actively monitor nursing practice to ensure adherence to established clinical standards, policies, and procedures. 2. Provide ongoing education and training to nurses, ensuring up-to-date clinical skills and regulatory knowledge. 3. Advocate for patient safety and optimal care by addressing concerns regarding staffing, resources, and care delivery. The Nurse Manager Accountability Grid complements the Key Responsibilities of this Job Description by providing a structured, action-oriented guide for performance expectations and operational accountability.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) required

Experience: A minimum of five (5) total years of professional nursing practice experience in acute and/or ambulatory care settings; with two (2) years of lead, supervisory, management, and/or leadership experience in nursing and/or health system position/role.

Licensure: 1. Acute / Ambulatory Setting: A valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing. 2. Virtual Care Setting: If overseeing virtual care activities, an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) is required within 60 days of hire.

Certifications: 1. BLS required 2. ACLS certification may be necessary depending on specialty area, post hire 3. Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty

Skills: 1. Demonstrated leadership in promoting collaboration, diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice within the populations served and the health system. 2. Experience overseeing intricate, complex service line operations within a healthcare system. 3. Ongoing demonstrated clinical and leadership competence.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: Master's degree in nursing or Doctoral degree (DNP, PhD, DrPH) strongly preferred.

Experience: A minimum of five (5) total years of professional nursing practice experience in acute and/or ambulatory care settings; three (3) years of lead, supervisory, management, and/or leadership experience within a complex academic health system preferred.

Certification: Nurse Executive Certification (NE-BC, NEA-BC) or comparable certifications (CNML or CENP)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 10+ lbs. 67-100% of the workday (constantly). Lifting 10+ lbs max, carrying of small articles such as dockets, ledgers, files, small tools, 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 environmental 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.

Additional Details:

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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Nursing Job Market in Atlanta

Who's Hiring

Grady Health System25
PruittHealth17
Piedmont Healthcare17
Ennoble Care8
Emory Healthcare8

Top Industries Hiring

Healthcare & Medical Services

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Nursing Jobs in Atlanta: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a nursing job in Atlanta?

Atlanta's largest employers are its major hospital systems and academic medical centers, so targeting those institutions directly gives you the best shot. The Medical Center district and Midtown are the densest hiring corridors. Candidates with ICU, emergency, or surgical experience move quickly, but outpatient clinics, home health agencies, and specialty practices throughout Buckhead and Perimeter Center also hire consistently. A Georgia RN license and relevant certifications like BLS or ACLS are standard expectations.

Which companies hire nursings in Atlanta?

Employers hiring nursings in Atlanta right now include Grady Health System, PruittHealth, and Piedmont Healthcare, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Atlanta's hiring is driven primarily by large integrated health systems, academic teaching hospitals, and a growing base of specialty outpatient and urgent care providers scattered across the metro.

Are there remote nursing jobs in Atlanta?

Yes, though remote nursing is limited by nature since most roles require direct patient care on-site. About 16% of nursing openings tied to Atlanta are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to be concentrated in utilization review, case management, and telehealth triage rather than bedside or procedural roles.

How can I get a nursing job in Atlanta with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path in Atlanta is a new graduate residency program, which several of the city's large hospital systems and academic medical centers run specifically to onboard early-career RNs. Positions in long-term care facilities, rehabilitation centers, and home health agencies throughout the metro also hire new graduates regularly. Completing clinical rotations at Atlanta-area institutions builds familiarity and local references, and obtaining specialty certifications early helps candidates stand out in a competitive pool.

Which industries hire the most nursings in Atlanta?

The sectors hiring the most nursings in Atlanta are Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Atlanta's role as a regional medical hub, home to large academic health systems and a dense network of specialty clinics and outpatient facilities, keeps demand across those sectors consistently high.

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