RN Residency Fall 2026 - Med/Surg

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

PTO with flexible options

Medical/Dental/Vision plans

Adoption Assistance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Long-term disability

Basic Life and AD&D

Job summary

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital offers an RN Residency Program for new graduates, a 12-month transition-to-practice with education, mentorship and precepted orientation to develop clinical judgment and safe patient care. Start date is November 2026 with opportunities in Acute Care across Post-Surgical/GI, Neurology, Orthopedics, Renal, Oncology and General Medical.

Participants gain cohort support, structured learning and ongoing professional development within Piedmont's trusted environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a nursing program.
• New graduates eligible.
• Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse and BLS CPR certification.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle, using nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
• Coordinate patient care activities with assigned staff to ensure quality care.
• Maintain standards of practice and accountability; support education, mentorship and safety initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Initiative

Judgment

Stress management

Education

Graduate of a nursing program

BSN preferred

Job description

Overview

Piedmont Atlanta's RN Residency Program will begin November 2026!

Our 12-month, comprehensive, transition-to-practice program facilitates your progress from student to professional nurse through education, mentorship and peer support. Our Nurse Residency program prepares new graduate nurses by teaching the knowledge, skills and behaviors that are necessary to continuously improve quality and safety at the point of care. It combines precepted orientation, led by dedicated preceptors, with blended learning experiences.

RN residents will:

• develop the clinical judgment needed to rapidly recognize a change in patient’s condition and the urgency of a clinical situation
• cultivate excellent communication skills, allowing them to engage with colleagues and support patients
• enjoy cohort experiences designed to promote peer and professional socialization and strengthen your professional commitment to nursing
• learn didactic content specifically tailored to new graduates from professional nursing organizations

Opportunities available within Acute Care specialties atPiedmont Atlanta include Post-Surgical/GI, Neurology, Orthopedics, Renal, Oncology & General Medical!

Responsibilities

Our purpose, our promise – to make a positive difference in every life we touch.

Program will begin November 2026

Our 12-month, comprehensive, transition-to-practice program facilitates your progress from student to professional nurse through education, mentorship and peer support. Our Nurse Residency program prepares new graduate nurses by teaching the knowledge, skills and behaviors that are necessary to continuously improve quality and safety at the point of care. It combines precepted orientation, led by dedicated preceptors, with blended learning experiences.

RN residents will:

• develop the clinical judgment needed to rapidly recognize a change in patient’s condition and the urgency of a clinical situation
• cultivate excellent communication skills, allowing them to engage with colleagues and support patients
• enjoy cohort experiences designed to promote peer and professional socialization and strengthen your professional commitment to nursing
• learn didactic content specifically tailored to new graduates from professional nursing organizations

Opportunities available within Acute Care atPiedmont Atlanta include Post-Surgical/GI, Neurology, Orthopedics, Renal, Oncology & General Medical!

Why Piedmont?

Total Rewards that work for you:

• Competitive and equitable compensation for all roles
• Total Wellness programs for you and your family
  • Wellness Coaching App – 24/7 Live Coaching
  • Physician and Nursing Peer Coaching
  • Financial Wellness Planning and Education
  • Broad Employee Assistance Program services
• PTO your way
  • Combined PTO days for greater flexibility
  • 100% paid Maternity Leave (requires return to work)
  • Employer Paid Military Leave
  • Opportunity for PTO cash-in
  • For 2026, Piedmont is providing full-time and part-time team members with time to give back and make a positive difference in the community.
• Benefits
  • Choice of Medical/Prescription Drug Plans
  • Dental and Vision
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Healthcare and Dependent Day Care
  • Health Reimbursement Account
  • Fully paid long term disability
  • Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment

Making great culture happen

Our inclusive culture welcomes and celebrates you — we’re stronger because of our team members’ diverse backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives. Named an America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2025 by Newsweek, we offer 17 local Diversity Councils, all working together to ensure that Piedmont feels like family.

Committed to a stronger Georgia

Piedmont's Georgia roots run deep. We strengthen our communities through award-winning care for patients and award-winning workplaces where our team members thrive.

Responsible For: The Staff Nurse provides nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle utilizing nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care for patients. He/she functions within the framework of the policies and procedures of the organization and demonstrates professional growth and accountability. The staff nurse is responsible for maintaining standards of practice, coordinating patient care activities of all assigned staff in the provision of quality nursing care.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Leadership Skills, Effective Communication Skills, Initiative, Independent Judgment, Ability to handle stressful environments

Qualifications

Minimum education required:

• Graduate of a nursing program

Minimum experience required:

• New Graduates of a nursing program eligible

Minimum licensure/certification required by law:

• Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse
• BLS CPR certification

Additional qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital