RN Residency Fall 2026, Med/Surg
Piedmont HealthCare
Atlanta, GAFresher8h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
Piedmont Atlanta's RN Residency Program offers a 12-month, comprehensive transition-to-practice program for new graduate nurses. It is designed to facilitate progress from student to professional nurse through education, mentorship, and peer support. The program prepares new graduates by teaching the knowledge, skills, and behaviors necessary to improve quality and safety at the point of care, combining precepted orientation with blended learning experiences. The program begins in November 2026.
Key Responsibilities
RN residents will:
- Develop clinical judgment to rapidly recognize changes in patient condition and the urgency of clinical situations.
- Cultivate excellent communication skills to engage with colleagues and support patients.
- Participate in cohort experiences designed to promote peer and professional socialization and strengthen professional commitment to nursing.
- Learn didactic content specifically tailored to new graduates from professional nursing organizations.
Opportunities are available within Acute Care specialties at Piedmont Atlanta, including:
- Post-Surgical/GI
- Neurology
- Orthopedics
- Renal
- Oncology
- General Medical
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Leadership Skills
- Effective Communication Skills
- Initiative
- Independent Judgment
- Ability to handle stressful environments
Qualifications
- Graduate of a nursing program.
- New Graduates of a nursing program are eligible.
- Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse.
- BLS CPR certification.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
- Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable.