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PH Registered Nurse 1

State of Georgia

Valdosta, GAFull-time$56K/yrPosted 1w agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$56K/yr
Location
Valdosta, GA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Georgia Registered Nurse LicenseCPR CertificationAssociate's degree

Job overview

The PH Registered Nurse 1 provides professional nursing care under general supervision and established protocols, policies, and procedures. The role is a float nurse position based primarily at the Lowndes County Health Department in Valdosta, with travel to other South Health District locations for nursing services and staffing support as operational needs require.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Public Health Nursing Protocols

Qualifications

Associate Degree in NursingPHN Course CompletionGeorgia Registered Nurse LicenseCPR CertificationBachelor's Degree in Nursing

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Full job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title: PH Registered Nurse 1Agency: County Public Health Job Requisition ID: JR0000007086Shift: Day (United States of America)Compensation Details:

Job Description: Salary: Starting at $55,964.40

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Who We Are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters.

What We Offer. As a member of the DPH team, you will join a group of passionate individuals dedicated to serving Georgians. Regardless of your role, you will contribute to protecting lives while enjoying a wide range of benefits.

  • Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play.

  • Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and the people of Georgia.

  • Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths.

  • Achieve Career Longevity – Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long-term career.

  • Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Work in a unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role.

  • Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like yourself.

Position Description: Under general supervision, provides professional nursing care in accordance with established nursing protocols, policies, and procedures. This position serves as a Float Nurse, with a primary duty location at the Lowndes County Health Department in Valdosta, Georgia. The position requires travel to provide nursing services and staffing support at other South Health District locations, including Echols County (Statenville), Cook County (Adel), Lanier County (Lakeland), and Brooks County (Quitman), based on operational needs.

Qualifications: Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and completion of a PHN course within one (1) year of hire and current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license and CPR certification.

Preferred Qualifications: Public Health RN Protocols and a Bachelor’s Degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.

Additional Information: The DPH Commissioner and agency leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being. The use of physical activity breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and help employees meet their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes of physical activity may be allocated per workday, typically in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information State of Georgia employees are subject to the rules of the State Personnel Board regarding salary. DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) as valid. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degrees, diplomas, licensures, and other relevant credentials. The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check. Relocation assistance is not provided. In the event of an identified emergency, you may be required, as a term and condition of DPH employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

ADA Statement DPH is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, email include [email protected]. DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer


Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered,but may not receive an interview. DPH will contact selected applicants to proceed with the application process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

BENEFITS

Standard Benefits for Full-Time Salaried Employees In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS), deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.

Standard Benefits for Part-Time Employees Part-time employees are eligible to participate in the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and receive paid parental leave.

Minimum Qualifications: Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and completion of a PHN course within one (1) year of hire and current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license and CPR certification. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

How this job compares

Set against the 58,203 open Registered Nurse jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$56K/yr
  • Georgia median$77–106K/yr126 salary ranges
  • US median$83–110K/yr4,576 salary ranges

This rate, $56K, is 39% below the Georgia median midpoint ($92K) — in the lowest quarter of Registered Nurse salary ranges in Georgia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 2,522 open Registered Nurse jobs in Georgia and 58,203 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Georgia
Experience
Registered Nurse postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (28,471 postings).
Education
This posting asks for an associate degree; 16,068 of the 58,203 open Registered Nurse jobs (28%) ask for an associate degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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