Job Description:

Shepherd Center, located in Atlanta, Georgia, is a private, not-for-profit hospital specializing in medical treatment, research and rehabilitation for people with spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, multiple sclerosis, spine and chronic pain, and other neuromuscular conditions.


Join us in our mission to help people with a temporary or permanent disability, rebuild their lives with hope, independence and dignity, advocating for their full inclusion in all aspects of community life.


At Shepherd Center, you'll discover a diverse and inclusive environment, enlightened leadership, a culture of teamwork, professionalism and mutual respect. If you are seeking career advancement, continuing education opportunities coupled with a welcoming and fun workplace, competitive compensation and employment benefits, visit our careers page to explore current openings.


The Inpatient Registered Nurse RN provides basic care to patients, performing all job functions in an ethical manner and ensuring patient safety, privacy, dignity, and confidentiality. This role interacts with and contributes to the professional development and image of all unit staff practicing in a Shared Governance model of nursing practice.



Grow your career , build relationships , and rebuild lives. As a Registered Nurse ( RN ) at Shepherd Center , you will be part of an amazing team committed to helping people with a temporary or permanent disability caused by injury or disease, rebuild their lives with hope, independence , and dignity. Our nursing model combines relationship-based care with an evidence-based clinical approach. This allows for a stronger connection between patient and nurse and promotes individualized care that helps patients achieve their best outcomes .


You will have o pportunities to match your interests:

• Various roles includ ing ICU, med/surg , or outpatient clinics

• Set or flexible schedule

• O n-site education and in-service opportunities to help you meet re-licensure needs while expanding your professional knowledge and skills

• Career growth options in education, process improvement, research , and leadership

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate of a nursing program from an accredited college or university

• New graduates of a nursing program are eligible

• BLS from American Heart Association

• Active Georgia RN license or NLC/ eNLC Multistate License

About Shepherd Center


With five decades of experience, Shepherd Center provides world-class clinical care, research, and family support for people experiencing the most complex conditions, including spinal cord and brain injuries, multi-trauma, traumatic amputations, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and pain. An elite center ranked by" U.S. News "as one of the nation's top hospitals for rehabilitation, Shepherd Center is also recognized as both Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems. Shepherd is the only rehabilitation facility in the nation with an intensive care unit on-site, allowing us to care for the most complex patients and begin the rehabilitation process sooner. Shepherd Center treats thousands of patients annually with unmatched expertise and unwavering compassion to help them begin again."



Why Shepherd Center


Shepherd Center's culture is one of hope, humor, and hard work. You will work on a multidisciplinary team and be empowered to advocate for your patient s. You will have the opportunity to build relationships with your patients who have a 51 - day average length of stay . You will enjoy career growth, strong relationships with co-workers , strong support from leadership, and fun activities that have ke pt over 1 2% of staff members working at Shepherd for more than 20 years .


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