RN Residency Spring 2027 - Piedmont Walton

About the Program

Our 12-month, comprehensive, transition-to-practice program facilitates your progress from student to professional nurse through education, mentorship, and peer support. The Nurse Residency program prepares new graduate nurses by teaching the knowledge, skills, and behaviors necessary to continuously improve quality and safety at the point of care. It combines precepted orientation, led by dedicated preceptors, with blended learning experiences.

• 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 you 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.

Opportunities available in Acute Care, Critical Care, Emergency Dept, Women's Services, Cardiovascular/Progressive Care, Surgical Services, Transplant, and more! Program begins February 2027.

Why Join Us

At Piedmont, you’re not just changing your work environment—we open doors to real change in the lives we touch, especially yours. We’re committed to bringing award-winning care to communities across Georgia and celebrating the strength our diversity creates. Together, we’re doing big things—one employee, one team, and one community at a time. Piedmont is a place where your work truly matters and where you’re supported to do your best every day. We offer a collaborative culture, innovative resources, and leadership that is genuinely invested in your growth.

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. He/she functions within the framework of the policies and procedures of the organization and demonstrates professional growth and accountability. The staff nurse is responsible for maintaining standards of practice and coordinating patient care activities of all assigned staff in the provision of quality nursing care.

Requirements

• Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse.
• BLS certification required.
• Graduate of a nursing program (new graduates eligible).

Qualifications

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

Bachelor's degree preferred. Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable.

Benefits

Total Rewards That Work For You

• Competitive and equitable compensation for all roles.
• Total Wellness programs for you and your family.
• Wellness Coaching App with 24/7 Live Coaching.
• Physician and Nursing Peer Coaching.
• Financial Wellness Planning and Education.
• Broad Employee Assistance Program services.

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.

Celebrate Diversity

• Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Paid Holiday.

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.