RN - MedSurg, Ortho, PT, WEO, Nights
Covington, Georgia
Posted Sep 18 · Applications close Sep 18, 2027 · New grads welcomed
- License
- RN license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed
- Certification
- Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
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 orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
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 Piedmont HealthCare’s careers page.
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Responsibilities Join Piedmont to move your career in the right direction. Stay for the diverse teams you’ll love, a shared purpose, and schedule flexibility that frees you to live for what matters both in and outside of work. You’ll feel valued, motivated to be your best, and recognized for your contributions to exceptional patient outcomes.
Piedmont leaders are in your corner, invested in your success. Our wellness programs and comprehensive total benefits and rewards meet your needs today, and help you plan for the future. As an RN, your dedication to holistic, patient-centered care in your community is deeply valued.
Piedmont supports nurses with the compensation, work/life balance, and resources they deserve. You’ll work in a positive, collaborative environment alongside dedicated team members, and use state-of-the-art technology that strengthens patient care and services. You may participate in clinical research that opens doors to working on the forefront of medical advances and changes patient lives.
Apply today to make a positive difference in every life you touch.
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 o Physician and Nursing Peer Coaching o Financial Wellness Planning and Education o Broad Employee Assistance Program services ?
PTO your way o Combined PTO days for greater flexibility o 100% paid Maternity Leave (requires return to work) o Employer Paid Military Leave o Opportunity for PTO cash-in o Celebrate Diversity – Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Paid Holiday ? Benefits o Choice of Medical/Prescription Drug Plans o Dental and Vision o Adoption Assistance o Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Healthcare and Dependent Day Care o Health Reimbursement Account o Fully paid long term disability o Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Making great culture happen Our inclusive culture welcomes and celebrates you — we’re stronger because of our team members’ diverse backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives. Named an America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2023 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group, we offer 17 local Diversity Councils, all working together to ensure that Piedmont feels like family.
Committed to a stronger Georgia Piedmont’s Georgia roots run deep. We strengthen our communities through award-winning care for patients and award-winning workplaces where our team members thrive. 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 or NLC/eNLC Multistate License.
BLS certification required.
Additional
Qualifications
Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable. Bachelor's degree preferred. Nursing Experience in Hospital Setting Preferred. Business Unit : Company Name Piedmont Newton Hospital
What's around it?
Covington, GA
Living costs about 4% below the US average