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RN - MedSurg, Ortho, PT, WEO, Nights

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Piedmont HealthCare

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.

  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 workplace

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Piedmont HealthCare
Hiring organization

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 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.

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

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In Covington, GA

Covington, GA

Living costs about 4% below the US average

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