RN Nurse Residency Program, Fall 2026 Cohort - Complex Med Surg
You'll learn under supervision to assess patients, build their care plans and judge how they respond.
Posted Oct 18 · Applications close Nov 4, 2027 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- Days
- Unit and setting
- Complex Med Surg units at Emory Midtown Fall 2026 RN Residency Program at Emory Midtown - Complex Med Surg Units
- License
- RN license Must have a valid, active unencumbered Nursing license or temporary permit approved by the Georgia Licensing Board.valid, active, unencumbered Georgia nursing license or approved temporary permit
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed, residency program
- License
- valid, active, unencumbered Georgia nursing license or approved temporary permit Must have a valid, active unencumbered Nursing license or temporary permit approved by the Georgia Licensing Board. Check your license
- License
- eNLC compact license for virtual care work that may include multi-state practiceAfter hire · within 60 days of hire If completing virtual care activities that may include multi-state practice, an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) is required within 60 days of hire.
- Certification
- BLS certification
- Education
- BSN from an accredited prelicensure program Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.
- Also asks
- new graduate with no experience New graduate with no experience.
- Also asks
- enter the program within 12 months of graduation Must enter the program within 12 months of graduation (exceptions considered for personal or military commitments).
- Also asks
- accepted to and attending a WOC nursing program within 12 months of entering the role, if assigned to a WOC department Must be accepted to and attend an accredited WOC Nursing Education program within 12 months of entering role, if assigned to a WOC department.
- Also asks
- Emory ADN-enrolled staff sign an obligation to finish an ADN-to-BSN program within two years
- Also asks
- ASN candidates who accepted before 3/30/2025 sign an obligation to finish an ASN/ADN-to-BSN program within two years
Preferred
- Certification
- Wound Treatment Associate (WTA) certification if assigned to a WOC department Wound Treatment Associate (WTA) certification, if assigned to a WOC department.
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates. See program calendars.
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 →
What it pays
- Tuition assistance
- Offered
- Loan repayment
- Offered
- Bonus
- referral bonuses
Benefits
- Benefitstuition reimbursementTuition Reimbursement
- Benefitsstudent loan repaymentStudent Loan Repayment
- Benefitsreferral bonusesReferral Bonuses
- Benefitsdiscounts on Falcons, Hawks and movie tickets and similar activitiesDiscounts to Activites such as Tickets to see the Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks, Movie Tickets, etc.
- Benefitschoice of three medical plansYour Choice of 3 Medical Plans
- Benefitsdiscounts on life, pet, legal and dental plans and moreDiscounts on various activities such as Life, Pet, Legal, Dental and More!!
More benefits (3)
- Discounts on activities such as Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks and movie tickets
- Choice of 3 medical plans
- Discounts on Life, Pet, Legal, Dental and more
The role and schedule
- Charge
- charge nurse only in extenuating circumstances Functions as a Charge Nurse only in extenuating circumstances.
- Care model
- AACN Synergy Model for patient care With experience, they integrate with the AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care to provide individualized care.
- Details
- lifting up to 75 lbs Lifting 75 lbs max
- Details
- occasional to frequent standing and walking Occasional to frequent standing & walking
- Travel
- travel may be required Travel may be required
Support on this unit
The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.
- Orientation
- Residency program
- Residency
- Fall 2026 Cohort
The workplace
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
On your path
Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.
Original listing
Posted on Emory Healthcare’s careers page.
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Overview Fall 2026 RN Residency Program at Emory Midtown - Complex Med Surg Units Calling all August 2026 graudates!
About Emory Healthcare
Join one of the leading healthcare systems in the nation, where your growth and development are prioritized. We are committed to providing exceptional patient care and fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment. We offer a full comprehensive range of benefits! Tuition Reimbursement Student Loan Repayment Referral Bonuses Discounts to Activites such as Tickets to see the Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta Hawks, Movie Tickets, etc. Your Choice of 3 Medical Plans Discounts on various activities such as Life, Pet, Legal, Dental and More!! Description
Job Summary
The Resident RN Clinician is an entry-level nurse participating in the Nursing Residency Program (NRP) to develop clinical skills and apply newly acquired knowledge in patient care. Under supervision, the residents learn to assess patient needs, implement care plans, and evaluate patient outcomes. With experience, they integrate with the AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care to provide individualized care. Primary duty and
responsibilities
Clinical Practice & Patient Care: 1. Develops basic assessment skills and applies nursing knowledge to patient care. 2. Recognizes the impact of nursing interventions on patient outcomes. 3. Documents patient care accurately in electronic and physical records.
4. Identifies patient and family learning needs and utilizes resources accordingly. 5. Demonstrates time management and delegation skills based on the Synergy Model. 6. Functions as a Charge Nurse only in extenuating circumstances.
Communication & Team Collaboration: 1. Enhances listening abilities and recognizes obstacles to effective communication. 2. Seeks assistance when needed and collaborates with the healthcare team. 3. Ensures efficient use and accurate billing of medical supplies.
4. Upholds and ensures the confidentiality of patient information. Professional Development & Compliance: 1. Identifies personal learning needs and engages in continuous education. 2. Completes orientation, annual health assessments, and regulatory/safety training.
3. Successfully completes the residency program and maintains required performance standards. 4. Attends at least 75% of department-based meetings.
Qualifications
Minimum required
Education
- Graduate of an accredited prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. - Must be accepted to and attend an accredited WOC Nursing Education program within 12 months of entering role, if assigned to a WOC department.
Experience
- New graduate with no experience. Entry-level nurses serving in their first nursing role are required to participate in the NRP. 2. Must enter the program within 12 months of graduation (exceptions considered for personal or military commitments). 3. Emory employees enrolled in an Emory ADN program as of 3/30/2025 must sign an obligation agreement to complete an ADN-to-BSN program within two years of entering the Resident RN Clinician role. 4. ASN candidates who accepted an offer prior to 3/30/2025 must sign an obligation agreement to complete an ASN/ADN-to-BSN program within two years of entering the Resident RN Clinician role.
Licensure
- Must have a valid, active unencumbered Nursing license or temporary permit approved by the Georgia Licensing Board.
Certifications
- BLS certification 2. ACLS may be required for certain departments, post hire 3. Additional certifications may be required based on department and specialty 4. If completing virtual care activities that may include multi-state practice, an active compact/multistate license (eNLC) is required within 60 days of hire. Employees in role prior to 11/09/2025 will have until their next renewal date to achieve compact status Preferred
qualifications
Certification
- Wound Treatment Associate (WTA) certification, if assigned to a WOC department. PHYSICAL
Requirements
(Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs, 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs, 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
Additional Details
Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare’s Human Resources at careers@emoryhealthcare.org. Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.
What's around it?
Atlanta, GAFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about the same as the US average
- Median rent
- $1,711/mo
- Household income
- $85,652/yr, all local households, not nurse pay