Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Step-Down Unit – Georgia
Start Date: September 21, 2026
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Medical Step-Down Unit, nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4 in a 16-20 bed unit
Highlights:
- Provide critical care for diverse patient populations including Sepsis, Heart Failure, Hypertensive Emergency, Respiratory Failure, and COPD
- Manage complex medical conditions including Chronic Kidney Disease, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Substance Abuse disorders, Status Epilepticus, and Encephalopathy
- Safe nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4 ensuring quality patient care and clinical excellence
- Work in a progressive step-down environment bridging ICU-level acuity with general medical care
- Collaborative interdisciplinary team approach to patient management
- Opportunity to develop advanced clinical skills in high-acuity medical nursing
Requirements:
- Active RN license in Georgia or compact state license
- Minimum 2 years of acute care nursing experience required
- Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification required
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
- Medical Step-Down or Progressive Care experience strongly preferred
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on patients requiring intermediate-level care in a well-supported clinical environment. You'll expand your expertise across a broad spectrum of complex medical conditions while maintaining manageable patient ratios. Join a team dedicated to delivering exceptional care to a diverse patient population in a dynamic metropolitan healthcare setting.