Nursing Careers at Northside Hospital
Join Atlanta’s most preferred hospital for an elite career experience, building the future of healthcare.
Nursing
Nursing Careers at Northside Hospital
Join Atlanta’s most preferred hospital for an elite career experience, building the future of healthcare.
Excellence. Compassion. Service. Teamwork.
We don’t have to tell you what a nursing career is all about. You chose this path for a reason. To fulfill a purpose and answer a calling. But we do want to tell you what makes Northside different. It’s the best training, the best colleagues, the best resources, the best reputation in Atlanta, and most of all, some of the best opportunities in nursing today. #NorthsideNurses
Choose Your Specialty
Acute Care
- Warm, friendly and supportive staff that stresses individual attention through optimal nurse-patient ratios
- Specialize in Orthopedics, Neuroscience, General Surgery, Bariatrics, Clinical Observation, Pulmonary, Intermediate Care Unit, General Medicine, Telemetry or Gastrointestinal
- Develop your own career with competency-based levels program and unit-based certifications
- Be supported by other nursing teams for better patient experiences ( IV Therapy Team, Rapid Response Team, Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse Team, and Admission/Discharge RN Team)
- Unit based Education and Quality Nurses available for all staff
- Leadership enhancement courses for emerging staff
Cancer Services
- Among the largest and most respected providers of comprehensive cancer services in the Southeast
- Best of both worlds: clinical excellence on par with academic-based programs plus the personalized care of a community-based system
- Ranked in the top 5 in the nation for newly diagnosed and treated cancer cases, diagnosing and treating the most new cases of cancer in Georgia
- 95% of cancer patients recommend Northside to family and friends
- #1 in Georgia for cancer surgeries
- #1 in the Southeast for diagnosed and/or treated breast cancer cases
- #4 in the World for Robotic Procedures
- Among the best BMT survival outcomes in the nation for 9 consecutive years
Care Coordination
- Work in a business setting, while still contributing to compassionate patient care
- Help determine the appropriate setting and level of care for hospital patients
- Discharge planning process begins upon admission, based on integral criteria for length of stay
- Intervene when needed to ensure effective and efficient clinical resource management
Emergency Services
- Multi-disciplinary team offering high quality, compassionate care
- HealthExpress system treats patients with less severe injuries to expedite care
- Unit welcomes a collaborative environment, through care team design
- Average of 65,000 patient encounters (Atlanta and Forsyth)
- Majority of cases are chest and abdominal pain, stroke and OB/GYN
Gastrointestinal Services
- Full range of endoscopic, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
- Highly advanced GI technology, including endoscopic ultrasound, fecal transplant, Spyglass and pill cameras
- Enhance your skills and learn complicated ERCP, EUS and small bowel enteroscopy procedures
- 10,500 patients served annually, across seven metro Atlanta locations
Cardiology Services
Each year, thousands of patients trust their heart and vascular care to Northside Hospital Heart Institute (NHHI). Join our team of more than 100 expert cardiovascular providers to deliver care when moments matter most.
- All five hospitals are designated as Emergency Cardiac Care Centers by the Georgia Department of Public Health
- All five hospitals received the American Heart Association Gold or Silver recognition for severe heart attack care
- Northside Hospital Atlanta and Northside Hospital Forsyth received the Women’s Choice Award for the best hospitals for heart care in Georgia
- Echocardiography labs accreditation from the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in echo and stress echo
- Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses for Intensive Care Unit at Northside Hospital Gwinnett
At Northside Hospital Heart Institute, we practice cardiology nursing with ‘Excellence At Heart’ in everything we do. Our growing program has opportunities for Cardiology RNs to be part of a team committed to delivering the best in heart and vascular care.
Opportunities for Nurse Leaders, Nurse Educators, Experienced Nurses, and Nurse Residents available in:
- Acute Care Cardiology
- Progressive Care
- Cardiovascular ICU
- Cardiac Cath Lab
- Electrophysiology Lab
- Admit Recovery Unit
- Cardiovascular OR
- Endovascular OR
Infection Prevention
- Fulfill the hospital’s responsibility to prevent and control infection
- Identify infectious processes, develop surveillance and monitoring measures, and eradicate infections
- Apply epidemiology, patient safety and quality improvement principles to influence policy and practice
- Assist with regulatory standards, as well as compliance with federal, state and other external agencies
Intensive Care Unit
- Mission to partner with the patient and family to provide quality, innovative care as we guide their return to health
- Mixed specialty unit with a focus on Oncology, BMT, Respiratory, and OB/GYN
- 24/7 Intensivist Physician and Advanced Practitioner coverage
- Advanced technology and support, including exclusive ICU pharmacy
Surgical Services
- Second largest robotic-assisted surgery program in the country
- Performs more surgeries than any other hospital in Georgia (40,500 per year)
- Home to some of the best surgeons in and around the Atlanta area
- Accredited by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (Atlanta & Forsyth)
- Specialty areas: Bariatrics/Weight Loss, Breast, Plastic, Ear Nose and Throat, Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology, General Surgery, Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Robotic, Thoracic, Urology, Vascular and Limb Preservation
Women’s Services
- Premier Women’s Health provider in in the Atlanta area and a leader in the nation
- Designed to care for a woman throughout her life
- Delivers more babies than any other hospital in the US (Atlanta campus)
- Home to the largest lactation team in country
- Ample resources to support high-risk pregnancy
- Focus on parenting education and classroom resources
- 24/7 Neonatal and OB Hospitalist physician coverage
Choice+ RN Career Program
- The flexibility and pay of an agency – the reputation, growth, and career advantages of Northside Hospital
- A menu of options for you to define the nursing career that meets your unique needs
- Salary rates based on shift, competency level, and coverage zones
- Shifts available – Days, nights, weekdays, and weekends
- Openings for those with competency in Critical Care, Emergency, Med/Surg, Oncology, Surgical Services, and Women’s Health
- Coverage zones at these Northside hospitals:
- Gwinnett
- Duluth
- Atlanta
- Forsyth
- Cherokee
Choose Your Specialty
Acute Care
- Warm, friendly and supportive staff that stresses individual attention through optimal nurse-patient ratios
- Specialize in Orthopedics, Neuroscience, General Surgery, Bariatrics, Clinical Observation, Pulmonary, Intermediate Care Unit, General Medicine, Telemetry or Gastrointestinal
- Develop your own career with competency-based levels program and unit-based certifications
- Be supported by other nursing teams for better patient experiences ( IV Therapy Team, Rapid Response Team, Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse Team, and Admission/Discharge RN Team)
- Unit based Education and Quality Nurses available for all staff
- Leadership enhancement courses for emerging staff
Cancer Services
- Among the largest and most respected providers of comprehensive cancer services in the Southeast
- Best of both worlds: clinical excellence on par with academic-based programs plus the personalized care of a community-based system
- Ranked in the top 5 in the nation for newly diagnosed and treated cancer cases, diagnosing and treating the most new cases of cancer in Georgia
- 95% of cancer patients recommend Northside to family and friends
- #1 in Georgia for cancer surgeries
- #1 in the Southeast for diagnosed and/or treated breast cancer cases
- #4 in the World for Robotic Procedures
- Among the best BMT survival outcomes in the nation for 9 consecutive years
Care Coordination
- Work in a business setting, while still contributing to compassionate patient care
- Help determine the appropriate setting and level of care for hospital patients
- Discharge planning process begins upon admission, based on integral criteria for length of stay
- Intervene when needed to ensure effective and efficient clinical resource management
Emergency Services
- Multi-disciplinary team offering high quality, compassionate care
- HealthExpress system treats patients with less severe injuries to expedite care
- Unit welcomes a collaborative environment, through care team design
- Average of 65,000 patient encounters (Atlanta and Forsyth)
- Majority of cases are chest and abdominal pain, stroke and OB/GYN
Gastrointestinal Services
- Full range of endoscopic, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
- Highly advanced GI technology, including endoscopic ultrasound, fecal transplant, Spyglass and pill cameras
- Enhance your skills and learn complicated ERCP, EUS and small bowel enteroscopy procedures
- 10,500 patients served annually, across seven metro Atlanta locations
Heart and Vascular Institute
- Awarded Gold Seal of Approval by The Joint Commission for acute myocardial infarction quality outcomes
- Outstanding quality cardiac services and imaging
- One of the top vascular surgery programs in the Southeast
- Cutting-edge vascular surgery procedures
- Board-certified and fellowship-trained cardiologists and vascular surgeons
Infection Prevention
- Fulfill the hospital’s responsibility to prevent and control infection
- Identify infectious processes, develop surveillance and monitoring measures, and eradicate infections
- Apply epidemiology, patient safety and quality improvement principles to influence policy and practice
- Assist with regulatory standards, as well as compliance with federal, state and other external agencies
Intensive Care Unit
- Mission to partner with the patient and family to provide quality, innovative care as we guide their return to health
- Mixed specialty unit with a focus on Oncology, BMT, Respiratory, and OB/GYN
- 24/7 Intensivist Physician and Advanced Practitioner coverage
- Advanced technology and support, including exclusive ICU pharmacy
Surgical Services
- Second largest robotic-assisted surgery program in the country
- Performs more surgeries than any other hospital in Georgia (40,500 per year)
- Home to some of the best surgeons in and around the Atlanta area
- Accredited by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program (Atlanta & Forsyth)
- Specialty areas: Bariatrics/Weight Loss, Breast, Plastic, Ear Nose and Throat, Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology, General Surgery, Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics, Robotic, Thoracic, Urology, Vascular and Limb Preservation
Women’s Services
- Premier Women’s Health provider in in the Atlanta area and a leader in the nation
- Designed to care for a woman throughout her life
- Delivers more babies than any other hospital in the US (Atlanta campus)
- Home to the largest lactation team in country
- Ample resources to support high-risk pregnancy
- Focus on parenting education and classroom resources
- 24/7 Neonatal and OB Hospitalist physician coverage
Choice+ RN Career Program
- The flexibility and pay of an agency – the reputation, growth, and career advantages of Northside Hospital
- A menu of options for you to define the nursing career that meets your unique needs
- Salary rates based on shift, competency level, and coverage zones
- Shifts available – Days, nights, weekdays, and weekends
- Openings for those with competency in Critical Care, Emergency, Med/Surg, Oncology, Surgical Services, and Women’s Health
- Coverage zones at these Northside hospitals:
- Gwinnett/Duluth (considered as a single option)
- Atlanta
- Forsyth
- Cherokee
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Meet Our Nurses
Some of the best talent in Atlanta works here.
“We have so much compassion for our co-workers and our patients at Northside Hospital. I started my nursing career with Northside and plan to stay here for as long as possible!”
Kwon
RN, Acute Care
“Northside stands for achieving excellence in patient care. I love being part of a team that goes above and beyond for others!”
Emily
RN, ED
“The best thing about working at Northside is the culture! Everyone is very family oriented with a team approach. There are plenty of learning opportunities, multiple resources and lots of support.”
Antoinette
RN Leader
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“At Northside, I get to see different, groundbreaking surgeries every day. I enjoy the supportive staff, flexible scheduling and being encouraged to further my education. It is all about collaborative care at Northside.”
Meganne
RN, OR
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