Division

Emory Decatur Hospital

Campus Location

Decatur, GA, 30033

Campus Location

US-GA-Decatur

Department

DEC-Nursing Administration

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Number

169377

Job Category

Nursing

Schedule

Other

Standard Hours

36 Hours

Hourly Minimum

USD $43.00/Hr.

Hourly Midpoint

USD $49.84/Hr.

Emory Decatur Hospital - Critical Care Registered Nurse Hiring Event on Thursday, August 27, 2026

Founded in 1961 as DeKalb General and later known as DeKalb Medical, the hospital joined Emory Healthcare in the fall of 2018 and is now part of Georgia's most comprehensive academic health system. For our patients, this means even stronger, more accessible, high-quality care. Our goal is to be a true health and wellness partner to the members of our community. Our physicians and staff are committed to walking with each patient throughout their healthcare journey. Whether it’s a serious medical procedure, on-going treatment or the pursuit of wellness, we pride ourselves on providing high-quality healthcare!

Emory Decatur Hospital is a 451-bed facility staffed by 93 Emory faculty, 524 private practices, and 131 Emory Specialty Associate physicians. Our Immediate Care/Stepdown Unit is slated for a 33-bed expansion in early 2027.

Join us for an in-person hiring event, and let's see how you can grow your career with a nurse-empowered health care organization who offers life-saving, innovative care to medically complex patients. Our teams of highly trained, compassionate nurses are what set us apart from other health care systems.

When: Thursday, August 27, 10am - 1pm or 3pm - 6pm
Where: The Decatur Conference Center, Courtyard Atlanta - Decatur Downtown/Emory
130 Clairemont Ave., Decatur, GA 30030
Who: Experienced RNs with an active GA RN License

Specialties: Critical Care / Intermediate Care - Stepdown

Shifts: Full-Time, 12 hour shifts (7a-7:30p & 7p-7:30a)

Parking: Please park in the visitor parking deck and walk into the main hospital. You will be directed to the theatre. Parking will be validated.

Come meet our team and tour our units!

Feel free to come dressed in scrubs or business casual.

Bring four copies of your resume and come ready to shine!

Our hospitals have been recognized and ranked in the top 5 in metro Atlanta by U.S. News & World Report. Four of our hospitals were named top Georgia and U.S. hospitals by Newsweek. And we are proud to be the only health system in Georgia with four Magnet®-recognized hospitals! We’re looking for experienced and passionate critical care nurses ready to join a team that’s redefining quality nursing care. Come and join our Emory Healthcare team today!

Minimum Qualifications:

Education / Experience: 1. *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. OR, 2. 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

Exceptions: 1. *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. 2. 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 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.

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 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.

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