Emory Decatur Hospital Experienced RN Hiring Event

Overview

Emory Decatur Hospital - Operating Room Registered Nurse Hiring Event

Wednesday, August 27, 2026

Founded in 1961 as DeKalb General and later known as DeKalb Medical, the hospital joined Emory Healthcare in 2018 and is now part of Georgia's most comprehensive academic health system. For our patients, this means even stronger, more accessible, high-quality care. Our goal is to be a true health and wellness partner to the members of our community. Our physicians and staff are committed to walking with each patient throughout their healthcare journey. Whether it’s a serious medical procedure, on-going treatment or the pursuit of wellness, we pride ourselves on providing high-quality healthcare.

Emory Decatur Hospital is a 451-bed facility staffed by 93 Emory faculty, 524 private practice, and 131 Emory Specialty Associate physicians.

Join us for an in-person hiring event, and let's see how you can grow your career with a nurse-empowered health care organization who offers life-saving, innovative care to medically complex patients. Our teams of highly trained, compassionate nurses are what set us apart from other health care systems.

When: Thursday, August 27, 10am - 1pm & 3pm - 6pm (by appointment only)Where: Decatur Conference Center at Courtyard : 130 Clairmont Ave, Decatur, GA 30030

Who:Experienced RNs with active GA RN License

Specialties: Operating Room, Pre-op / PACU, Same Day Surgery

Shifts: Full-Time

Come meet the team & tour our units!

Bring four copies of your resume, and come ready to shine!

Join our team today! Emory Decatur Hospital’s OR has a robust Robotics program and offers many specialties while serving as a Center of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery. 

• Number of Beds: 22  
• Patient Population: Orthopedics, Robotics-General/Bariatrics GYN, GYN-Oncology, Urology, Surgical Oncology, Vascular, Pain Management, Ear, Nose, Throat (ENT) and Ophthalmology

1 year of operating room circulating or scrub experience needed for Operating Room positions

Description

Minimum Qualifications:

Education / Experience: 1. *Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), AND A. 12 months of recent nursing experience within the past five years, OR B. Recent completion of a re-entry nursing program. OR, 2. 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

Additional Details

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. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs, 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environmental conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.