RN Residency Fall 2026 Piedmont Cartersville

About the role

The 12-month, comprehensive Nurse Residency program at Piedmont is designed to facilitate the transition from student to professional nurse. It includes precepted orientation led by dedicated preceptors and blended learning experiences.

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 to promote peer and professional socialization and strengthen professional commitment to nursing.
• Learn didactic content tailored to new graduates from professional nursing organizations.
• Work in various departments including Acute Care, Critical Care, Emergency Department, Womens Services, Cardiovascular/Progressive Care, Surgical Services, Transplant, and more.

Requirements

• Minimum education: Graduate of a nursing program.
• Minimum experience: New graduates of a nursing program.
• Licenses and certifications: Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse and BLS certification required.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: Graduate of a nursing program.
• Additional qualifications: Bachelor's degree preferred, advanced certification in field of specialty if applicable.

Skills

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

Benefits

• Total Rewards that work for you: Competitive and equitable compensation, total wellness programs, wellness coaching app, physician and nursing peer coaching, financial wellness planning and education, employee assistance program.
• Broad benefits: Broad Employee Assistance Program services, combined PTO days for greater flexibility, 100% paid maternity leave (requires return to work), employer-paid military leave, opportunity for PTO cash-in.
• Community involvement: Time to give back and make a positive difference in the community.
• Healthcare benefits: 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 insurance.

Pay

Competitive and equitable compensation for all roles.

Schedule

Full-time and part-time team members have the opportunity to take advantage of various benefits and opportunities to give back to the community.