Doctors Hospital of Augusta
Hospital in Augusta, GA
- Hiring days and nights
- Nurse residency
From 15 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 16, 2026Sources
The short version
Georgia Trend named it one of the state's top large-sized hospitals.
Employer research, Sep 16, 2026
The StaRN new graduate residency pairs you with one preceptor for five to seven weeks of clinical time, with development meetings already on the calendar.
For new gradsSources
Relocation assistance plus a sign-on bonus advertised up to $20,000 can cover the truck, the deposit, and the first month of overlap.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2026 · 2026-08-17Source: facebook.comThe hospital houses the country's largest burn center, so burn and complex wound experience is built into the building rather than referred out.
For experienced nursesSources
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: Nurse residency: HCA Healthcare Residency Program / StaRN New Graduate Program
Not a fit
- New grads: 8 of 15 roles ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near Augusta
Nursing here
- Nurse residency
HCA Healthcare Residency Program / StaRN New Graduate Program
Doctors Hospital of Augusta · employer research
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- Preceptors and orientation
StaRN program includes a 5-7 week 1:1 clinical preceptorship with scheduled development meetings.
Doctors Hospital of Augusta · employer research
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As of 2026Source: wayup.com- Tuition support
Offers tuition reimbursement programs and educational assistance.
Doctors Hospital of Augusta · employer research
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As of 2026Source: wayup.com- Loan assistance
Student loan repayment assistance is provided as part of benefits.
Doctors Hospital of Augusta · employer research
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As of 2026Source: wayup.com- Union representation
Non-union roles reported
Doctors Hospital of Augusta · employer research
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- Charting system
Meditech
Doctors Hospital of Augusta · employer research
- Scheduling
Self/preferential scheduling posted four weeks in advance; ED requires 4 weekend shifts/month; PCU prefers 3 consecutive 12-hour night shifts.
Doctors Hospital of Augusta · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: talents.vaia.com- Floating
All staff float to areas of their competencies.
Doctors Hospital of Augusta · employer research
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As of 2026Source: talents.vaia.com
Benefits
Tuition reimbursement, educational assistance, and student loan repayment help are all part of the benefits package. An agency posting lists $35/hr base for RNs with shift and specialty differentials up to $10/hr on top. New graduates enter through the HCA Healthcare residency and StaRN program.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$35.00/hr
Hourly rate for Registered Nurse (RN) via agency posting for facility in Augusta, GA
As of 2026-08-17
- Shift pay
Pay differential up to $10/hr depending on shift/specialty
As of 2026-08-17
- Sign-on bonus
Sign-on bonus up to $20k for RN positions
As of 2026-08-17
- Relocation
Relocation assistance offered for nursing roles
As of 2026
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Units hiring now
- Med surg3 open
- ORDays 1 · Nights 12 open
- Day surgeryDays 11 open
- ICUDays 11 open
- L&DNights 11 open
- StepdownNights 11 open
Burn Center
Doctors Hospital of Augusta · Augusta, GA
Doctors Hospital is home to the largest burn center in the country.
- Equipment and technology
- Largest burn center in the country
Sources
Doctors Hospital of Augusta · Augusta, GASource: doctors-hospital.net
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Teamwork and Culture
- Staff consistently highlight strong peer camaraderie, describing units as having a supportive, family-like atmosphere.
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- Workload and Staffing Ratios
- Nurses report heavy workloads, understaffing, and rising patient-to-nurse ratios that create safety and balance concerns.
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- Management Disconnect
- Reviews point to poor communication and perceived lack of support from leadership during staffing strains.
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The hard parts
Nurse reviews through mid-2026 describe heavy workloads, understaffing, and climbing patient-to-nurse ratios, along with leadership communication that feels thin when staffing gets tight.
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What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
Living in Augusta, GA
Anchored by a sprawling Medical District along the Savannah River, Augusta balances heavyweight clinical careers with a cost of living roughly 8% below the national average. Trade high-stress commutes for kayak paddles on the canal, azalea-lined historic neighborhoods, and shift work in Georgia’s premier regional healthcare hub.
Browse roles in Augusta- Metro price level · Augusta area
- 8% below the national average
- BEA index 91.9 (100 = national)
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities
Common questions
Does Doctors Hospital of Augusta hire new grads?
8 of 15 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads. Its nurse residency: HCA Healthcare Residency Program / StaRN New Graduate Program.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 6 roles with a stated shift, 3 are day shifts and 3 are night shifts.
Which units are hiring?
Med surg (3), OR (2), day surgery (1), ICU (1) and more.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Doctors Hospital of Augusta, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Doctors Hospital of Augusta
RN Clinical Decision Unit
Posted 2 weeks ago
- RN
- Compact license OK
- Tuition reimbursement
- RN
- Float Pool Med Surg
- Tuition reimbursement
Sources
- careers.hcahealthcare.com/jobs/17695501-new-grad-rn-residency
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- doctors-hospital.net
The short version, Nursing here
- doctors-hospital.net/for-medical-professionals
Nursing here
- facebook.com/DoctorsHospitalofAugusta/posts/ready-for-the-next-step-in-your-career-were-hiring-dedicated-professionals-like-/1334848108671594
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026 · 2026-08-17
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Doctors-Hospital-of-Augusta-Reviews-E26260.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-08-01
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Doctors-Hospital-of-Augusta-E26260-RVW105019970.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-08-01
- indeed.com/cmp/Doctors-Hospital-of-Augusta-4/reviews
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-08-01
- talents.vaia.com/companies/doctors-hospital-of-augusta/augusta/rn-pcu-142812832
Nursing here · as of 2026
- wayup.com/i-Hospital-and-Health-Care-j-Doctors-Hospital-of-Augusta-303273213785250
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
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