Piedmont
Hospital in Augusta, GA
- Sign-on bonus up to $5,000 on 2 roles
- Hiring days
- New grads welcome on 4 roles
From 9 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Aug 8, 2026Sources
The short version
The system runs a Nurse Residency with applications three times a year (Fall 2026 cohorts already listed for Atlanta and Columbus), and it accepts ADN, BSN, and MSN grads as long as you hold an unrestricted Georgia RN license by your start date. Day to day you will chart in Epic.
Employer research, Aug 8, 2026
Piedmont runs a Nurse Residency with three application windows a year, and Fall 2026 cohorts are already listed, with BSN, ADN, and MSN grads all eligible.
For new gradsAt Piedmont Augusta Hospital, OR RN roles on days list new graduates as eligible if you hold a GA or compact multistate license and BCLS.
For new gradsSources
As of 2026Source: piedmontcareers.orgAcross the system, experienced RNs have seen posted sign-on bonuses from $5,000 (Pre-Op at Fayette) up to $10,000 (MedSurg nights at Snellville).
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: piedmontcareers.org
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: 4 of 9 roles welcome new grads, and there is a nurse residency
- OR and pre op nurses: 4 of 9 roles
Nursing here
- Nurse residency
Piedmont Nurse/RN Residency Program · 3 cohorts per year · Applications: Applications posted three times a year; Fall 2026 cohorts listed for Atlanta and Columbus
Piedmont · employer research
- Career development
Growth opportunities noted especially across multiple locations; some frustration over limited advancement
Piedmont · employer research
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- Tuition support
Tuition reimbursement for nursing programs
Piedmont · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: piedmontcareers.org- Charting system
Epic
Piedmont · employer research
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- Scheduling
Pre-Op Fayette example: full-time days 6:00 am-3:30 pm with call required; schedule flexibility and combined PTO emphasized in employer materials
Piedmont · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: piedmontcareers.org
Benefits
Combined PTO with cash-in option; 100% paid maternity leave (return required); employer-paid military leave; adoption assistance; fertility/family-building support; FSA; employer-paid STD/LTD and basic life/AD&D; wellness coaching app; EAP; tuition reimbursement for nursing programs. Sign-on bonuses posted at some Piedmont sites ($5K–$10K range in examples).
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
Piedmont Atlanta medsurg RN base pay $35/hr at ~1 year experience
As of 2026
Sources
- Hourly pay
New grad RN residency Piedmont Atlanta ~$26/hr (historical)
As of 2015
Sources
- Sign-on bonus
Sign on Bonus up to $10K for RN MedSurg/Surgical Nights at Piedmont Healthcare Inc., Snellville GA
As of 2026
- Sign-on bonus
$7,500 sign-on bonus for experienced nurses at Piedmont Columbus
As of 2026
Sources
- Sign-on bonus
$5,000 Sign-on Bonus Available to Experienced Candidates for RN Pre-Op full-time days at Piedmont Fayette Hospital
As of 2026
Sources
Units hiring now
- ORDays 12 open
RN - OR, PT, Days posted for Piedmont Augusta Hospital; new grads eligible; BCLS required; BSN preferred.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: piedmontcareers.org - Pre opDays 22 open
Piedmont Fayette Hospital Pre-Op full-time days 6:00 am-3:30 pm; call is required; $5K sign-on for experienced.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: piedmontcareers.org - Cardiac rehab1 open
- Case management1 open
- ICUDays 11 open
Community report of high acuity with triples and doubles in ICU assignments at a Piedmont facility.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: reddit.com - PACUDays 11 open
Med-Surg
MedSurg RN roles referenced at Piedmont Atlanta and Snellville with sign-on up to $10K nights.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: reddit.com
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Management and culture concerns
- Staff describe toxic culture driven by profit focus, favoritism, poor communication, and high turnover despite kind coworkers.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Understaffing and burnout
- Chronic understaffing, high workloads, and difficulty taking breaks lead to burnout and poor work-life balance reports.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Peer teamwork vs upper management
- Supportive peer teamwork valued; upper management criticized for micromanagement, weak communication, and low appreciation.
Sources
More review themes
- Pay dissatisfaction and turnover
- Low pay and limited advancement cited as drivers of staff leaving for better compensation elsewhere.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- New-grad pay and ADN hiring (historical)
- 2015 residency nurse said new-grad pay beat a 3-year Wellstar peer; ADN hired without issue; Epic felt nurse-friendly.
Sources
As of 2015Source: allnurses.com- High acuity staffing
- Reports of very high acuity with double and triple ICU assignments at Piedmont.
Sources
As of 2026Source: reddit.com- Piedmont Atlanta atmosphere
- Piedmont Atlanta in Buckhead described as professional, busy, friendly, with many private-pay patients.
Sources
As of 2026Source: reddit.com
The hard parts
Nurses across Piedmont facilities report chronic understaffing, high acuity (including doubles and triples in ICU), and frustration with pay and upper management that push people to leave.
Sources
Piedmont to eliminate their internal environmental team, laying off 95
Sources
As of 2026Source: reddit.com
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 Piedmont hire new grads?
4 of 9 roles welcome new grads. Its nurse residency: Piedmont Nurse/RN Residency Program · 3 cohorts per year · Applications: Applications posted three times a year; Fall 2026 cohorts listed for Atlanta and Columbus.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 2 of 9 roles, up to $5,000.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 6 roles with a stated shift, 6 are day shifts.
Which units are hiring?
OR (2), pre op (2), cardiac rehab (1), case management (1) and more.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Piedmont, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Piedmont
- RN
- Day shift
- Compact license OK
Sources
- allnurses.com/any-thoughts-piedmont-healthcare-t597151
Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2015
- facebook.com/PiedmonthColumbusRegional/posts/piedmont-columbus-regional-loves-nurses-we-are-currently-hiring-nurses-at-all-ou/1859730090752503
Nursing here · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Piedmont-Healthcare-Nurse-Practitioner-Atlanta-Reviews-EI_IE20897.0,19_KO20,38_IL.39,46_IC1155583.htm
Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Piedmont-Healthcare-Cartersville-Reviews-EI_IE20897.0,19_IL.20,32_IC1155598.htm
Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Piedmont-Medical-Center-Reviews-E121689.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- piedmont.org/locations/piedmont-augusta
Employer website
- piedmont.org/for-medical-professionals/residency-programs/nurse-residency-program/nursing-residency-questions-and-answers
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- piedmontcareers.org/job/rn-residency-fall-2026-piedmont-atlanta/atlanta-ga/19255
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- piedmontcareers.org/job/rn-residency-fall-2026-piedmont-columbus-midtown-northside/columbus-ga/19614
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- piedmontcareers.org/careers/nursing-residency
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- reddit.com/r/nursing/comments/1tap7hr/atlanta_nurses_am_i_being_undervalued_at_38hr
Nursing here · as of 2026
- reddit.com/r/nursing/comments/1h0fg49/ive_forgotten_how_much_smoother_work_is_with
Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- reddit.com/r/Atlanta/comments/1rmzz5n/any_nurses_here_could_use_advice_on_which
What nurses say · as of 2026
- reddit.com/r/Athens/comments/1kchmc3/piedmont_to_eliminate_their_internal
The hard parts · as of 2026
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