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Prn Night Shift Rn Jobs in Atlanta, GA (NOW HIRING)

RN PCU

Decatur, GA · On-site

$912/wk

RN PCU in Decatur, GA Night Shift and Day shift RN PCU @Emory Long-Term Acute Care, Decatur, GA 13 Weeks, 48 hour, Day Shift Hourly: W2:$21.00 OT:$31.50 Weekly: W2: $1, 092.00 Stipend: $1, 820.00 ...

Night Shift/Day Shift Payrate: Weekly gross$1,961 Stipend:$1,313 Requirements * Active RN license ... Our recruitment team connects healthcare specialists to Travel, Local, Temp, and PRN opportunities ...

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How much do prn night shift rn jobs pay per hour?

As of May 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for prn night shift rn in Atlanta, GA is $35.08, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $27.98 and $40.43 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a PRN Night Shift RN, and why are they important?

To thrive as a PRN Night Shift RN, you need a valid RN license, strong clinical assessment skills, and experience in acute or critical care settings. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), patient monitoring systems, and medication administration protocols is essential. Excellent time management, adaptability, and effective communication are crucial soft skills, especially when working independently or with limited supervision during night shifts. These competencies ensure patient safety, efficient care delivery, and the ability to respond quickly to emergencies when resources may be limited.

What are some common challenges faced by PRN Night Shift RNs, and how can I prepare for them?

PRN Night Shift RNs often encounter unique challenges, such as adjusting to irregular schedules, managing higher patient-to-nurse ratios, and responding to emergencies with limited on-site resources. You may also need to quickly adapt to different units and patient populations. To prepare, it's helpful to develop strong time management skills, maintain flexibility, and build a solid foundation in clinical procedures. Connecting with experienced colleagues and staying updated on hospital protocols can also make transitions smoother and help you excel in the role.

What is a PRN Night Shift RN?

A PRN Night Shift RN is a registered nurse who works on an 'as needed' basis (PRN stands for 'pro re nata') during nighttime hours, typically covering shifts that fall outside of standard daytime schedules. These nurses are often called in to fill staffing gaps, provide coverage for absences, or handle increased patient loads during the night. The flexibility of PRN work allows nurses to choose when they are available, but it also means there may be less predictability in their work schedule. Night shift RNs have responsibilities similar to day shift nurses, such as monitoring patient health, administering medications, and collaborating with healthcare teams, but they also manage unique challenges that come with overnight care. This role is essential for maintaining quality patient care around the clock in hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

What is the difference between Prn Night Shift Rn vs Per Diem Night Shift Rn?

AspectPrn Night Shift RnPer Diem Night Shift Rn
SchedulingAs needed, flexible hoursOn-call, variable shifts
CredentialsRegistered Nurse (RN) licenseRegistered Nurse (RN) license
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, healthcare facilitiesHospitals, long-term care, clinics
Employment TypeAs needed, no guaranteed hoursOn-call, no guaranteed hours

Prn Night Shift Rns work on an as-needed basis with flexible scheduling, while Per Diem Night Shift Rns are called in as needed without guaranteed hours. Both roles require an RN license and typically work in similar healthcare settings. The main difference lies in scheduling flexibility and employment structure.

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Infographic showing various Prn Night Shift Rn job openings in Atlanta, GA as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 16% As Needed, 27% Full Time, 43% Part Time, 12% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $72,956 per year, or $35.1 per hour.
RN Acute Care - Neuro - PRN Night Shift

RN Acute Care - Neuro - PRN Night Shift

Wellstar Health System

Alpharetta, GA

Part-time

Posted 21 days ago


Wellstar Health System rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 333 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

248th of 864 rated healthcare providers


Job description

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.

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Night (United States of America)Job Summary:

RN Acute Care - Neuro - PRN Night Shift


The RN Clinical Nurse 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 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.


Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:


Exemplary Practice and Outcomes
* Performs the Nursing Process (assessment; diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation and evaluation) in the performance of clinical care using evidence base practice, uses analytical/critical thinking and ensuring that care is individualized; coordinating care through effective partnerships recognizing that caring is central to achieve optimal patient care outcomes
* Provides relationship-based patient centered care that is consistent with population specific characteristics (e.g. age, gender, disease, etc) in a manner that adapts service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural diversity
* Always partners with the patient and significant others (as appropriate) using such appropriate method for setting and purpose (e.g., bedside shift report; interdisciplinary rounds; just in time and planned patient teaching; keeping the patient and significant others updated and making the patients goals the focus of the plan of care.
* Practices using current clinical practice standards.
Exemplary Practice and Outcomes
A. Performs the Nursing Process (assessment; diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning; implementation and evaluation) in the performance of clinical care using evidence base practice, uses analytical/critical thinking and ensuring that care is individualized; coordinating care through effective partnerships recognizing that caring is central to achieve optimal patient care outcomes
B. Provides relationship-based patient centered care that is consistent with population specific characteristics (e.g. age, gender, disease, etc) in a manner that adapts service delivery to reflect an understanding of cultural diversity
C. Always partners with the patient and significant others (as appropriate) using such appropriate method for setting and purpose (e.g., bedside shift report; interdisciplinary rounds; just in time and planned patient teaching; keeping the patient and significant others updated and making the patients goals the focus of the plan of care.
D. Practices using current clinical practice standards.
Teamwork and Collaboration
* Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe quality patient care that promotes the professional care delivery model. This includes, but is not limited to diverse and inclusive interdisciplinary communication methods (interdisciplinary rounds, case review, etc); completion of timely documentation and promotion of a respectful, inclusive clinical environment
* Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members.
* Participates and supports performance improvement inclusive of all stakeholders, research and research utilization to promote safe, quality patient care including initiating and/or leading such activities as well as, promoting an inter/intra-disciplinary process and actively supports/participates in shared governance at all levels in the system.
Teamwork and Collaboration
A. Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe quality patient care that promotes the professional care delivery model. This includes, but is not limited to diverse and inclusive interdisciplinary communication methods (interdisciplinary rounds, case review, etc); completion of timely documentation and promotion of a respectful, inclusive clinical environment
B. Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members.
C. Participates and supports performance improvement inclusive of all stakeholders, research and research utilization to promote safe, quality patient care including initiating and/or leading such activities as well as, promoting an inter/intra-disciplinary process and actively supports/participates in shared governance at all levels in the system.
Professional Development and Initiative
* Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessment, required mandatory education, population specific education.
* Serves as a preceptor and/or or mentor for other professional nurses (and staff or students for all disciplines) to ensure that there is a current and future qualified workforce; modeling the professional practice of nursing and creating a healthy work environment
Professional Development and Initiative
A. Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessment, required mandatory education, population specific education.
B. Serves as a preceptor and/or or mentor for other professional nurses (and staff or students for all disciplines) to ensure that there is a current and future qualified workforce, modeling the professional practice of nursing and creating a healthy work environment
Evidence Based Practice and Research
* Promotes Evidence based practice, nursing research and performance improvement in nursing. Participates in activities such as value analysis as part of the decision-making process in evaluating patient care products.
* Upholds all health care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description and professional association including legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and Wellstar Health Systems safety absolutes
* Participates in data collection, poses relevant clinical questions to advanced evidence-based practice. Consults appropriate experts and uses appropriate resources and evidence to address practice questions.
Resources and Support
* Proactively plans for the care of patients across the care continuum in the course of giving direct patient care.
* Participates in the development of protocols and procedures when called upon or through self-initiation in collaboration with care managers and other members of the health care team to achieve best practice outcomes (i.e., decrease in re-admission rates; avoidable days; adverse events; etc).
* Supports efficient and effective use of human and material resources.
Evidence Based Practice and Research
A. Promotes Evidence based practice, nursing research and performance improvement in nursing. Participates in activities such as value analysis as part of the decision-making process in evaluating patient care products.
B. Upholds all health care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put forth by this job description and professional association including legal, regulatory and accreditation requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and Wellstar Health Systems safety absolutes
C. Participates in data collection, poses relevant clinical questions to advanced evidence-based practice. Consults appropriate experts and uses appropriate resources and evidence to address practice questions.
Resources and Support
A. Proactively plans for the care of patients across the care continuum in the course of giving direct patient care.
B. Participates in the development of protocols and procedures when called upon or through self-initiation in collaboration with care managers and other members of the health care team to achieve best practice outcomes (i.e., decrease in re-admission rates; avoidable days; adverse events; etc).
C. Supports efficient and effective use of human and material resources.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.


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
Additional License(s) and Certification(s):
Required Minimum Experience:


Experience with direct patient care 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.


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