RN Residency Program: Fall 2027 Cohort

20 Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc.; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Day-one health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System invites newly licensed registered nurses to join the RN Residency Program. This structured, 12‑month sequence emphasizes orientation, education, and evidence-based practice, with dedicated preceptors and mentors guiding you through multiple departments.

Fall 2027 cohort readiness includes simulations, didactic learning, and seminars to support your transition. The program is offered across multiple NGMC locations, with competitive base pay, shift differentials,

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed RN.
• Less than one year of RN experience.
• Structured 12‑month RN residency with orientation and preceptorship.
• ANCC accredited Practice Transition Program recognition.

Responsibilities

• Participate in didactic learning and state-of-the-art simulations.
• Rotate through Medical Surgical, Emergency, Critical Care and other units.
• Work with dedicated preceptors, mentors, and nurse managers.
• Attend quarterly seminars and transition-focused activities.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Evidence-based practice

Education

RN license

Less than 1 year RN experience

Tools

Simulation Labs

Job description

Work Shift/Schedule

Our RN Residency helps new graduates transition into their nursing practice by emphasizing orientation, education, and evidence-based practice. The program allows Residents to engage in didactic learning, state-of-the‑art simulations, and training with a dedicated preceptor. Step into your career at NGHS. NGHS: Opportunities start here.

About the Role

The Northeast Georgia Health System RN Residency Program is a structured & comprehensive 12-month Program for licensed Registered Nurses with less than one year of experience as an RN. We are proud to be one of only four ANCC accredited Practice Transition Programs in the state of Georgia! The Program supports your transition into professional Nursing Practice through: 14-24 weeks of orientation with a dedicated Preceptor Dedicated Mentors, Nurse Manager & Nurse Coordinators Use of our state-of-the‑art Simulation Labs Quarterly Seminars Didactic Learning Fall 2027 Cohort Start Date: Monday, October 18, 2027

Available Departments

• Medical Surgical (Acute care/post-surgical)
• Observation (Medical, Emergency, Cardiac)
• Emergency Department
• Intermediate Care
• Critical Care
• Peri-op (OR)
• Women & Children's Services

Locations

• NGMC Gainesville
• NGMC Braselton
• NGMC Lumpkin
• NGMC Barrow
• NGMC Habersham

Total Rewards

Base pay + shift and weekend differentials

We are currently offering a sign on bonus for specific Medical/Surgical units.

Day one health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Working at NGHS means being part of something special

a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start here.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status.

NGHS Mission & Outreach

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is a non‑profit on a mission of improving the health of our community in all we do. Our team cares for more than 1 million people across the region through five hospitals and a variety of outpatient locations. Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has campuses in Gainesville, Braselton, Winder, Dahlonega and Demorest – with a total of more than 850 beds and more than 1,200 medical staff members representing more than 60 specialties.

Learn more at www.nghs.com.