RN Residency Summer 2026 - Piedmont Macon

Piedmont HealthCare; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive and equitable compensation

Total Wellness programs

Flexibility with PTO

Medical/Prescription Drug Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Adoption Assistance

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Georgia is seeking candidates for its RN Residency Summer 2026 program, designed to support new graduates in their transition to professional nursing. This comprehensive program includes mentorship, education, and peer support, focusing on developing clinical judgment and communication skills. Eligible candidates must have graduated from a nursing program and hold a Georgia RN license. Competitive compensation and wellness programs are offered, ensuring a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• New Graduates of a nursing program eligible.
• Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients.
• Demonstrate professional growth and accountability.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Effective Communication Skills

Initiative

Independent Judgment

Ability to handle stressful environments

Education

Graduate of a nursing program

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

RN Residency Summer 2026 – Piedmont Macon

Apply for the RN Residency Summer 2026 – Piedmont Macon role at Piedmont HealthCare.

Overview

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

Program will begin July 2026

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

Nurse 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 in Acute Care, Critical Care, Emergency Dept., Women’s Services, Cardiovascular/Progressive Care, Surgical Services, Transplant, and more!

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
  • Celebrate Diversity – Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Paid Holiday
• 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

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.

Responsibilities

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 certification required.

Additional Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable