RN Residency Fall 2026 - Piedmont Newton
Covington, Georgia
Posted Apr 1 · Applications close Apr 1, 2027 · New grads welcomed
- License
- RN license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed, 12-month transition-to-practice program
- Education
- MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED: Graduate of a nursing program
- Education
- MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: New Graduates of a nursing program eligible
- Also asks
- Business Unit : Company Name
- Also asks
- Piedmont Newton Hospital
Preferred
- Education
- Bachelor's degree preferred Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →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 →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →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.
Support on this unit
The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.
- Orientation
- 12-month transition-to-practice program
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
Original listing
Posted on Piedmont HealthCare’s careers page.
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Overview Our purpose, our promise – to make a positive difference in every life we touch. Program will begin October 2026 Our 12-month, comprehensive, transition-to-practice program facilitates your progress from student to professional nurse through education, mentorship and peer support. Our Nurse Residency program prepares new graduate nurses by teaching the knowledge, skills and behaviors that are necessary to continuously improve quality and safety at the point of care. It combines precepted orientation, led by dedicated preceptors, with blended learning experiences.
Nurse residents will
develop the clinical judgment needed to rapidly recognize a change in patient’s condition and the urgency of a clinical situation cultivate excellent communication skills, allowing them 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! Why Piedmont?
Total Rewards that work for you
Competitive and equitable compensation for all roles Total Wellness programs for you and your family o Wellness Coaching App – 24/7 Live Coaching Physician and Nursing Peer Coaching Financial Wellness Planning and Education Broad Employee Assistance Program services PTO your way Combined PTO days for greater flexibility 100% paid Maternity Leave (requires return to work) Employer Paid Military Leave Opportunity for PTO cash-in For 2026, Piedmont is providing full-time and part-time team members with time to give back and make a positive difference in the community. 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 When you join 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. With competitive benefits, wellness programs, and opportunities for advancement, you’ll have what you need to thrive now and build a strong future.
Responsibilities RESPONSIBLE FOR: 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.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Leadership Skills, Effective Communication Skills, Initiative, Independent Judgment, Ability to handle stressful environments Qualifications MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED: Graduate of a nursing program MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: New Graduates of a nursing program eligible MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW: Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse BLS certification required.
Additional
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable
- Business Unit : Company Name
- Piedmont Newton Hospital
What's around it?
Covington, GA
Living costs about 4% below the US average