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 focuses on transitioning new graduate nurses into professional practice through education, mentorship, and peer support.

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.