RN Residency Fall 2026

About the role

The Piedmont Atlanta Hospital's Fall 2026 RN Residency Program begins in October/November 2026. This 12-month program is designed to facilitate the transition from student to professional nurse through education, mentorship, and peer support. It prepares new graduate nurses by teaching essential knowledge, skills, and behaviors necessary for continuous improvement in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Develop clinical judgment to recognize changes in patient conditions 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 tailored to new graduates from professional nursing organizations.

Requirements

• Minimum education: Graduate of a nursing program.
• Minimum licensure/certification: Current license in the state of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC multistate Registered Nurse license.
• BLS CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Leadership skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Initiative.
• Independent judgment.
• Ability to handle stressful environments.