What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) - CVICU position at Wellstar Health System, Inc.?
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Work Shift
Various (United States of America)Wellstar RN Hiring Event
We’re hosting an RN Hiring Event for registered nurses interested in joining our growing teams at Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center, as well as exploring opportunities at Windy Hill Hospital (Long-Term Care).
To reserve your spot, register here: Wellstar Kennestone RN Virtual RSVP Link
Event Details
Feb 26, 2026
8:00 AM–12:00 PM | 2:00 PM–6:00 PM
Highlights
Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance available
Meet nursing leaders and learn about our teams
Why Wellstar Kennestone?
Nationally recognized healthcare system
633-bed Top 100 hospital in Marietta
Newly designated Level I Trauma Center
New tower opening April 2026 with 200 private rooms and expanded NICU
Job Summary:
The RN Clinical Nurse Critical Care is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the Wellstar Shared Governance Model. The framework for practice is steered by the Wellstar Professional Practice Model and evidence-based practice and research. RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the Wellstar Values.
It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses Critical Care are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association. As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.
Required Minimum Education:
Associates Nursing or Diploma (Nurse) Nursing or Bachelors Nursing-Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
RN - Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN-COMPACT - RN - Multi-state Compact
BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support or BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ARC-ALS - Amer Red Cross Advanced Life Support or ACLS-I - ACLS - Instructor or ACLS-P - ACLS-Provisional (180 Days) within 180 Days
Required Minimum Experience:
Less than 1 year completion of accredited/approved school of nursing with requisition clinical hours Required
Direct patient care experience Preferred
Required Minimum Skills:
Ability to read, write and speak English language, optimize the use of technology to support clinical care and holds basic computer skills.
Strong interpersonal, collaborative skills along with customer service skills required.
Ability to function in a fast-paced environment and respond to emergencies in using a decisive, composed and respectful manner.
Possess excellent time management skills; practices nursing using evidence and analytical skills along with possessing strong critical thinking skills.
Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.