[Hiring] Cardiac RN @Emory

Role Description

Join us for Virtual Interview Days at Emory University Hospital and explore exciting Registered Nurse opportunities on Unit 4G Cardiology and Unit 7E. This is your opportunity to meet our nursing leaders, learn more about our teams, and discover how you can grow your nursing career while making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients.

Unit 4G – Cardiology

• 24-bed Cardiology Step-Down Unit
• Target Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:3
• First Step-Down Unit in Georgia to receive a Gold Beacon Award for providing excellent nursing care

Patient Population & Typical Diagnoses

• Advanced heart failure and Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVAD)
• Cardiomyopathy
• Acute Coronary Syndrome
• Dysrhythmias
• Valvular Heart Disease
• Congenital Heart Disease
• Pre- and post-cardiac catheterization
• Structural Heart
• Electrophysiology procedural care

Unit 7E – Cardiac

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse with cardiac nursing experience to join our dynamic 23-bed unit, specializing in the care of patients with complex medical and cardiac conditions.

Patient Population & Clinical Experience

• Advanced heart failure
• Pre- and post-interventional cardiology
• Vasoactive drips
• Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVAD)
• Pacemaker placements
• Target Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:3

Excellence & Innovation

Unit 7E takes pride in holding the prestigious PRISM Award, recognizing excellence in team collaboration and patient outcomes. Our team is also actively involved in cutting-edge clinical trials, making Unit 7E an exciting environment for nurses who are passionate about professional growth, evidence-based practice, innovation, and advancing patient care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with 12 months of recent nursing experience within the past five years, OR 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.
• 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.
• 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 the RN Clinician role.

Requirements

• A valid, unencumbered Registered Nursing License approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS may be required for certain departments, post hire.
• Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty.
• If completing virtual care activities that may include multi-state practice, an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) is required within 60 days of hire.

Benefits

• Join a team committed to clinical excellence, professional growth, innovation, collaboration, and exceptional patient outcomes.
• Opportunity to meet our team and learn more about Unit 4G and Unit 7E.

Company Description

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.