RN Residency Spring 2027 - Piedmont Rockdale

Piedmont Healthcare Inc.

Conyers, Georgia

Eligibility: Acute CareCritical CareEmergency DepartmentWomen's Services

Posted Aug 1 · New grads welcomed

Unit and setting: ER · Hospital
License: RN licenseGA RN License
Term: Permanent

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New grads: Welcomed, 12-month residency
License: GA RN License

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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
Medical/Prescription Drug Plans
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Adoption Assistance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Health Reimbursement Account
Fully paid long term disability
Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Opportunities for advancement
Medical Insurance
HRA
Life Insurance
AD&D

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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 Department, Women's Services, Cardiovascular/Progressive Care, Surgical Services, Transplant, and more. The staff nurse provides nursing care to patients from birth through the lifecycle utilizing nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients.

What's around it?

In Conyers, GA

Conyers, GAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 4% below the US average

Median rent: $1,318/mo
Household income: $63,140/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Conyers, GA

NeighborhoodsKelleytown and Union Church, along with the broader 30012 and 30094 zip codes, are favored by residents seeking quieter suburban settings featuring larger single-family homes and generous lot sizes. Closer to the city center, residential pockets like Toi Hill and newer developments such as Creekside at Olde Town provide walkability to historic downtown amenities. Younger or single professionals who want faster access to urban nightlife often look along the Interstate 20 corridor heading toward Decatur and Atlanta, while married couples and expanding households often evaluate homes northward toward Grayson.

Kelleytown and Union Church, along with the broader 30012 and 30094 zip codes, are favored by residents seeking quieter suburban settings featuring larger single-family homes and generous lot sizes. Closer to the city center, residential pockets like Toi Hill and newer developments such as Creekside at Olde Town provide walkability to historic downtown amenities.

Younger or single professionals who want faster access to urban nightlife often look along the Interstate 20 corridor heading toward Decatur and Atlanta, while married couples and expanding households often evaluate homes northward toward Grayson.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: facebook.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: knowatlanta.com Source 4: homes.com

Getting aroundConyers sits roughly 25 miles east of downtown Atlanta along Interstate 20 in Rockdale County, making highway travel the backbone of daily transit. Under normal driving conditions, a commute into Atlanta takes roughly 35 to 45 minutes, while trips to Decatur or Stonecrest average 15 to 25 minutes, and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is approximately a 40-minute drive. Shift workers must rely on private vehicles, as regional mass transit is minimal and the suburban layout lacks extensive continuous bike lanes or pedestrian sidewalks.

Conyers sits roughly 25 miles east of downtown Atlanta along Interstate 20 in Rockdale County, making highway travel the backbone of daily transit. Under normal driving conditions, a commute into Atlanta takes roughly 35 to 45 minutes, while trips to Decatur or Stonecrest average 15 to 25 minutes, and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is approximately a 40-minute drive.

Shift workers must rely on private vehicles, as regional mass transit is minimal and the suburban layout lacks extensive continuous bike lanes or pedestrian sidewalks.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: youtube.com Source 3: youtube.com Source 4: reddit.com Source 5: knowatlanta.com

OutdoorsOutdoor activity centers around the sprawling Georgia International Horse Park, an Olympic legacy venue that offers miles of multi-use trails, obstacle courses, equestrian events, and road races. Nature seekers also find quiet walking paths and reflective space at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit, water-adjacent recreation at Costley Mills Park, and manicured flora at the Lewis Vaughn Botanical Gardens in downtown Conyers. Golfers have access to the public 18-hole course at Cherokee Run Golf Club on the city outskirts.

Outdoor activity centers around the sprawling Georgia International Horse Park, an Olympic legacy venue that offers miles of multi-use trails, obstacle courses, equestrian events, and road races. Nature seekers also find quiet walking paths and reflective space at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit, water-adjacent recreation at Costley Mills Park, and manicured flora at the Lewis Vaughn Botanical Gardens in downtown Conyers.

Golfers have access to the public 18-hole course at Cherokee Run Golf Club on the city outskirts.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: visitconyersga.com Source 2: conyersga.com Source 3: facebook.com Source 4: homes.com

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Living in Conyers

Located 25 miles east of Atlanta along Interstate 20, Conyers offers healthcare professionals a relaxed small-town home base within comfortable reach of major metro medical facilities. Its heart is Olde Town Conyers, affectionately dubbed Georgia's French Quarter for its colorful facades, ornate wrought-iron balconies, and lively community gatherings like the annual Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival. Outdoor life is anchored by the sprawling Georgia International Horse Park and the quiet trails of the Monastery of the Holy Spirit. Housing spans new developments such as Creekside at Olde Town to expansive properties in Kelleytown and Union Church. The principal tradeoff is transit: daily life outside historic downtown is car-dependent, with strip malls lining Highway 138 and standard Atlanta-bound commutes running 35 to 45 minutes each way. For nurses seeking a slower pace, strong neighborly connections, and more space without completely severing ties to the city, Conyers delivers a grounded suburban balance.

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As of 2025Source 1: youtube.com Source 2: youtube.com Source 3: visitconyersga.com Source 4: homes.com Source 5: knowatlanta.com Source 6: reddit.com

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Conyers, GAFrom Census ACS 2024.