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RN - MedSurg, Neuro, Days

Posted Sep 25 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours
Days
Unit and setting
Med-Surg · Hospital
License
RN license RN - Registered Nurse - Georgia State Licensure and/or NLC/eNCL Multistate Licensure Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License.
Term
Per Diem

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed Bachelor’s Degree Preferred Work Experience No experience required New Graduates of a nursing program eligible Required Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred 1 year in
License
RN - Registered Nurse - Georgia State Licensure and/or NLC/eNCL Multistate Licensure Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License. Check your license
Certification
Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum)
Education
No experience required New Graduates of a nursing program eligible Required
Also asks
Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing Required
Also asks
Required and
Also asks
BCLS - Basic Life Support Required

Preferred

Education
Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
Experience
1 year in a hospital setting for PRN positions Preferred
Experience
Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred
Your six-month RN application plan

Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.

  1. 6 months before

    Shortlist units

    Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.

    Find residencies
  2. 4–6 months before

    Apply as windows open

    Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.

    Explore new grad jobs
  3. 2–3 months before

    Meet the unit manager

    Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.

    Prepare your questions
  4. Around graduation

    Confirm your start

    Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.

    Plan your license
Why start this early?

Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.

The workplaceFrom Medicare Care Compare, Sep 2026 · ANCC.

Piedmont Healthcare Inc. logo
Piedmont Healthcare Inc.
Hiring organization
Hospital
Piedmont Newton Hospital
Address
5126 HOSPITAL DRIVE NE, COVINGTON, GA, 30014
CMS rating
3 of 5 stars
Beds
94
RN residency
Piedmont Healthcare TTP Nurse Residency Prgm at Piedmont Newton, accredited through Apr 2029

About PIEDMONT NEWTON HOSPITAL

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

Your fit

On your path

Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.

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Overview

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, coordinating patient care activities of all assigned staff in the provision of quality nursing care.

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, coordinating patient care activities of all assigned staff in the provision of quality nursing care.

Qualifications

Education

  • Graduate from a recognized, accredited school of nursing Required
  • Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Work Experience

  • No experience required New Graduates of a nursing program eligible Required
  • Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred
  • 1 year in a hospital setting for PRN positions Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

  • RN - Registered Nurse - Georgia State Licensure and/or NLC/eNCL Multistate Licensure Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse or NLC/eNLC Multistate License. Required and
  • BCLS - Basic Life Support Required
  • Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable (see addendum)

Business Unit : Company Name: Piedmont Newton Hospital

What's around it?

In Covington, GA

Covington, GA

Living costs about 4% below the US average

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