RN Residency Fall 2026 - Acute Care

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.

Responsibilities

Our purpose, our promise to make a positive difference in every life we touch. Program will begin November 2026

• Develop the clinical judgment needed to rapidly recognize a change in patients 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

Requirements

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

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

Skills

• Leadership Skills
• Effective Communication Skills
• Initiative
• Independent Judgment
• Ability to handle stressful environments

Benefits

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.

Why Piedmont?

• Total Rewards that work for you
• Broad Employee Assistance Program services
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, adoption assistance, flexible spending accounts (FSA), health reimbursement account, fully paid long term disability, basic life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Opportunity for PTO cash-in

Business Unit

Company Name: Piedmont Atlanta Hospital