RN Residency Fall 2026 - Piedmont Macon
Overview
Our purpose, our promise to make a positive difference in every life we touch. Program will begin October 2026.
Program Details
A 12-month, comprehensive, transition-to-practice program facilitating your progress from student to professional nurse through education, mentorship, and peer support. Prepares new graduate nurses by teaching the knowledge, skills, and behaviors necessary to continuously improve quality and safety at the point of care. Combines precepted orientation, led by dedicated preceptors, with blended learning experiences.
Opportunities
- Available in Acute Care, Critical Care, Emergency Dept., Womens Services, Cardiovascular/Progressive Care, Surgical Services, Transplant, and more!
Why Piedmont?
- Total Rewards That Work For You
- 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
Paid Time Off
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Combined PTO days for greater flexibility
- 100% paid Maternity Leave (requires return to work)
- Employer Paid Military Leave
- Opportunity for PTO cash-in
Benefits
- 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
- Full paid long term disability
- Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Culture
Inclusive culture welcomes and celebrates diversity. Named an Americas Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2025 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group, we offer 17 local Diversity Councils, all working together to ensure Piedmont feels like family.
Responsibilities
The Staff Nurse provides nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle utilizing nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care for patients. Functions within the framework of the policies and procedures of the organization and demonstrates professional growth and accountability. Responsible for maintaining standards of practice, coordinating patient care activities of all assigned staff in the provision of quality nursing care.
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 certification required
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable