RN Residency Summer - Rockdale

RN Residency Summer 2026 - Piedmont Rockdale

Program will begin July 2026. Our 12‑month, comprehensive, transition‑to‑practice program facilitates progress from student to professional nurse through education, mentorship, and peer support. It combines precepted orientation led by dedicated preceptors with blended learning experiences.

• Develop the clinical judgment needed to rapidly recognize changes in a patient’s condition and the urgency of a clinical situation.
• Cultivate excellent communication skills, engaging with colleagues and supporting patients.
• Enjoy cohort experiences designed to promote peer and professional socialization and strengthen professional commitment to nursing.
• Learn didactic content specifically tailored to new graduates from professional nursing organizations.

Acute Care, Critical Care, Emergency Department, Women’s Services, Cardiovascular/Progressive Care, Surgical Services, Transplant, and more.

• Competitive and equitable compensation for all roles.
• Wellness programs for you and your family.
  • 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.
  • Celebrate Diversity – Diversity, Inclusion and Equity Paid Holiday.
• 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.

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.

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.

The staff nurse provides nursing care to patients from birth through the life‑cycle utilizing nursing processes to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the care for patients. They function within the framework of the policies and procedures of the organization and demonstrate 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.

Leadership skills, effective communication skills, initiative, independent judgment, and ability to handle stressful environments.

Minimum

Education Required:

Graduate of a nursing program.

Minimum Experience

Required:

New graduates of a nursing program eligible.

• Current License in the State of Georgia as a Registered Nurse.
• BLS certification required.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Advanced certification in field of specialty, if applicable.