RN Residency Spring 2027 - Piedmont Athens

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.

Athens, Georgia

Eligibility: Acute CareCritical CareEmergencyWomen's Services

Posted Aug 1 · New grads welcomed

Unit and setting: Hospital
License: RN licenseRegistered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia
Term: Permanent

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New grads: Welcomed, 12-month residency
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What it pays

Benefits

Competitive and equitable compensation
Total Wellness programs
Wellness Coaching App – 24/7 Live Coaching
Physician and Nursing Peer Coaching
Financial Wellness Planning and Education
Employee Assistance Program

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Combined PTO days
100% paid Maternity Leave
Employer Paid Military Leave
PTO cash-in
Community volunteer time
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
Opportunities for advancement
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Wellness Program
Parental Leave

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Orientation: 12-month residency

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12-month comprehensive transition-to-practice Nurse Residency program facilitating progress from student to professional nurse through education, mentorship, and peer support. Combines precepted orientation with blended learning experiences. Opportunities available in Acute Care, Critical Care, Emergency Dept, Women's Services, Cardiovascular/Progressive Care, Surgical Services, Transplant, and more. Program begins February 2027.

What's around it?

In Athens, GA

Athens, GA

Living costs about 7% below the US average

Life in Athens, GA

NeighborhoodsFive Points sits adjacent to the University of Georgia campus, known for craftsman cottages, brick homes, and mid-century ranches with tree-lined streets, local shops, and a walkable village commercial hub. Normaltown, centered along Prince Avenue, offers an eclectic community with mid-century bungalows, renovated cottages, and celebrated neighborhood dining spots near Bishop Park. Historic Boulevard and Cobbham feature preserved Victorian and craftsman architecture near downtown, while the Eastside and Cedar Creek provide older, quiet suburban neighborhoods with spacious lots and convenient access to shopping. Families and medical staff seeking larger lots and top-rated school districts frequently look just outside Clarke County across the border into Oconee County, around Watkinsville and Jennings Mill.

Five Points sits adjacent to the University of Georgia campus, known for craftsman cottages, brick homes, and mid-century ranches with tree-lined streets, local shops, and a walkable village commercial hub. Normaltown, centered along Prince Avenue, offers an eclectic community with mid-century bungalows, renovated cottages, and celebrated neighborhood dining spots near Bishop Park.

Historic Boulevard and Cobbham feature preserved Victorian and craftsman architecture near downtown, while the Eastside and Cedar Creek provide older, quiet suburban neighborhoods with spacious lots and convenient access to shopping. Families and medical staff seeking larger lots and top-rated school districts frequently look just outside Clarke County across the border into Oconee County, around Watkinsville and Jennings Mill.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: dwellathens.com Source 2: uhaul.com Source 3: bulldogkia.com Source 4: reddit.com

Getting aroundIntra-city travel is generally brisk, with typical drives from in-town neighborhoods like Five Points and Normaltown running 10 to 15 minutes into central districts, supported by Athens Transit local bus routes. Regional commuters traveling from surrounding communities such as Watkinsville, Bogart, or Monroe rely on GA-316 and US-78, usually facing a 15- to 25-minute commute. While overall traffic is substantially lighter than metropolitan Atlanta, game days and peak university terms can add localized congestion near campus corridors.

Intra-city travel is generally brisk, with typical drives from in-town neighborhoods like Five Points and Normaltown running 10 to 15 minutes into central districts, supported by Athens Transit local bus routes. Regional commuters traveling from surrounding communities such as Watkinsville, Bogart, or Monroe rely on GA-316 and US-78, usually facing a 15- to 25-minute commute.

While overall traffic is substantially lighter than metropolitan Atlanta, game days and peak university terms can add localized congestion near campus corridors.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: uhaul.com Source 2: bulldogkia.com Source 3: dwellathens.com Source 4: reddit.com

OutdoorsThe 313-acre State Botanical Garden of Georgia at UGA provides miles of wooded paths, nature walks, and conservation grounds just south of the city core. Sandy Creek Park and Sandy Creek Nature Center offer extensive water recreation, trails, and open space, while the North Oconee River Greenway and Memorial Park supply paved walking trails and family amenities. Situated in the northeast Georgia foothills, Athens also gives outdoor enthusiasts straightforward weekend access to Blue Ridge Mountain hiking, waterfalls, and cabin retreats.

The 313-acre State Botanical Garden of Georgia at UGA provides miles of wooded paths, nature walks, and conservation grounds just south of the city core. Sandy Creek Park and Sandy Creek Nature Center offer extensive water recreation, trails, and open space, while the North Oconee River Greenway and Memorial Park supply paved walking trails and family amenities.

Situated in the northeast Georgia foothills, Athens also gives outdoor enthusiasts straightforward weekend access to Blue Ridge Mountain hiking, waterfalls, and cabin retreats.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: visitathensga.com Source 2: bulldogkia.com Source 3: dwellathens.com Source 4: allmysons.com

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Living in Athens

Athens is a creative, energetic Southern hub that pairs deep music traditions and University of Georgia energy with relaxed community life. For relocating nurses, the city provides distinctive neighborhood personalities and easy day-to-day commutes, whether you prefer the tree-lined streets of Five Points, the artisan dining of Normaltown, or the historic architecture of Boulevard. Outside shift hours, clinical staff enjoy an exceptional food and brewery scene spanning Five & Ten, Last Resort Grill, and Creature Comforts, alongside live music at the Georgia Theatre and calm walking trails through the 313-acre State Botanical Garden. Families often target suburban Watkinsville across the Oconee County line for top-tier schools and larger lots. While university game days bring occasional gridlock and public transit options thin out beyond central corridors, Athens delivers a high quality of life with an approachable pace just over an hour outside Atlanta.

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As of 2025-06Source 1: dwellathens.com Source 2: visitathensga.com Source 3: bulldogkia.com Source 4: exploregeorgia.org

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