Location & Practice Overview

This Charge RN position is based at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital in Atlanta’s Buckhead neighborhood, the flagship acute-care hospital of Piedmont Healthcare.

Facility Piedmont Atlanta Hospital
Facility Type Private, not-for-profit acute-care hospital
Unit Medical-Surgical / Post-Surgical
Care Setting Inpatient hospital
Location Buckhead, Atlanta, Georgia

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate nursing care delivery for the unit during the assigned night shift.
  • Address operational issues that arise to keep the unit functioning smoothly.
  • Provide direct clinical care when census or staffing requires additional support.
  • Communicate patient status, departmental matters, and staff concerns to the appropriate leaders.
  • Act as an on-shift clinical resource for guidance and assistance to staff nurses.

The Charge RN leads unit operations on nights while remaining ready to step into bedside care as needed.

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum requirements center on licensure, basic certification, and hospital experience. Preferred qualifications improve candidacy for the charge role.

Education
Graduate of a nursing program required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
Licensure
Current Georgia RN license or NLC/eNLC Multistate License
Certification
BLS required; advanced specialty certification preferred when applicable
Experience
One year of hospital nursing experience required; two or more years preferred
Competency
Demonstrated clinical competency required

Compensation & Benefits

The posting does not list a salary. The range below is an estimate based on Atlanta hospital market data for comparable Charge RN roles.

  • Estimated hourly rate: $36–$48
  • Estimated annual range: approximately $75,000–$100,000 depending on experience and differentials
  • Night-shift differential is typically applied (exact amount not specified in the posting)
  • Full benefits details are available directly from the employer

Schedule & Work Environment

Employment Type Full-time
Shift Nights
Work Setting On-site inpatient unit
Role Structure Shift-based charge coverage with clinical support as needed

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

The unit provides medical-surgical care primarily for patients recovering from surgical procedures.

Primary Population Post-surgical patients on a medical-surgical unit
Care Setting Acute inpatient hospital unit
Clinical Needs Post-operative recovery and concurrent medical management
Encounter Type Inpatient admission following surgery

Clinical Focus & Key Services

The clinical content of the role centers on post-surgical medical-surgical nursing within a night-shift charge framework.

Post-Surgical Recovery Nursing care focused on patients recovering after surgical procedures
Patient Monitoring Ongoing assessment of post-operative and medical status
Clinical Escalation Identification and escalation of changing patient conditions
Unit Resource Support Clinical guidance available to staff nurses during the shift

Role Highlights

These elements distinguish the position from standard staff RN or daytime charge roles.

  • Night-shift charge responsibility on a dedicated post-surgical medical-surgical unit
  • Blend of operational leadership and readiness for direct bedside care
  • Located at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, the system’s flagship acute-care facility
  • Emphasis on real-time clinical resource support for the nursing team

About Piedmont Healthcare

Piedmont Healthcare is a private, not-for-profit health system serving communities across Georgia. Its flagship facility, Piedmont Atlanta Hospital in Buckhead, has provided acute care since 1905. The hospital offers major medical, surgical, and diagnostic services, including emergency care, transplant medicine, heart care, cancer care, orthopedics, and neurosciences. It is staffed by more than 1,000 physicians and thousands of healthcare professionals and has received national recognition for clinical quality and patient experience.

Organization Type Private, not-for-profit health system
Flagship Hospital Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, Buckhead
Hospital Scale Approximately 643–771 beds
Founded 1905 (Piedmont Atlanta Hospital)
System Footprint Multiple hospitals and physician practices across Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this Charge RN role include direct patient care?
Yes. In addition to coordinating care and managing unit operations, the Charge RN provides clinical care when census or staffing requires it.
Is prior charge or leadership experience required?
The posting requires one year of hospital nursing experience and demonstrated clinical competency. Two or more years is preferred. Formal prior charge experience is not listed as a mandatory requirement.
Is a BSN required to apply?
No. Graduation from a nursing program meets the minimum education requirement. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required.
Can nurses with a multistate compact license apply?
Yes. A current Georgia RN license or an NLC/eNLC Multistate License is accepted.
Are night-shift differentials included in the estimated pay range?
The estimated range is based on Atlanta market data for Charge RN roles and generally reflects pay that may include night differentials. Exact differential amounts should be confirmed with the employer.
What type of unit is this position on?
The role is on a medical-surgical post-surgical unit at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, focused on inpatient recovery after surgical procedures.

Charge RN - M/S, Post-Surgical, Nights in Atlanta, GA

This full-time night-shift Charge RN role is located on the medical-surgical post-surgical unit at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital in Buckhead. The position combines coordination of nursing care and management of unit operations with the expectation of providing direct clinical care when census requires it. Candidates must hold a Georgia RN license or multistate compact license, maintain BLS certification, and have at least one year of hospital nursing experience; two or more years and a bachelor’s degree are preferred. Estimated compensation falls in the $36–$48 per hour range based on Atlanta market data for comparable Charge RN positions. Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is the private, not-for-profit flagship facility of Piedmont Healthcare and delivers a full spectrum of acute-care services. The role suits nurses who want night-shift leadership responsibility while remaining clinically engaged in post-surgical inpatient care.

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