RN Residency Program: Winter 2027 Cohort

Northeast Georgia Health System; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay plus shift and weekend differentials

Sign-on bonus for eligible positions

Day-one health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System is offering an RN Residency program designed to assist new nursing graduates in transitioning into their professional roles. The program features 14-24 weeks of orientation led by designated preceptors and mentors, with access to advanced simulation facilities and ongoing education.

Starting in Winter 2027, this program opens pathways in various departments including medical, surgical, and critical care. Comprehensive total rewards include competitive pay, health benefits from day one, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• New nursing graduates are welcomed to transition into professional practice.
• Participants will undergo 14-24 weeks of orientation.

Responsibilities

• Engage in nursing practice with a dedicated preceptor.
• Participate in quarterly seminars and didactic learning.

Job description

About the RN Residency

The Northeast Georgia Health System RN Residency helps new graduates transition into their nursing practice by emphasizing orientation, education, and evidence-based practice.

Program Overview

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

Upcoming Cohort

Winter 2027 cohort start dates:

• February 22, 2027
• March 8, 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 plus shift and weekend differentials
• Sign‑on bonus for eligible medical/surgical positions
• Day‑one health benefits
• Tuition reimbursement

Working at NGHS

Working at NGHS means being part of a team invested in you as a person, employee, and in helping you reach your goals.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.