What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Residency Program: Fall 2026 Cohort position at nghs?
Work Shift/Schedule: Our RN Residency helps new graduates transition into their nursing practice by emphasizing orientation, education, and evidence-based practice. The program allows Residents to engage in didactic learning, state-of-the-art simulations, and training with a dedicated preceptor. Step into your career at NGHS. NGHS: Opportunities start here. About the Role: The Northeast Georgia Health System RN Residency Program is a structured & comprehensive 12-month Program for licensed Registered Nurses with less than one year of experience as an RN. We are proud to be one of only four ANCC accredited Practice Transition Programs in the state of Georgia! The Program supports your transition into professional Nursing Practice through: 14-24 weeks of orientation with a dedicated Preceptor Dedicated Mentors, Nurse Manager & Nurse Coordinators Use of our state-of-the-art Simulation Labs Quarterly Seminars Didactic Learning Fall 2026 Cohort Start Date: Monday, October 19, 2026 Available Departments: Medical Surgical (Acute care/post-surgical) Observation (Medical, Emergency, Cardiac) Emergency Department Intermediate Care Critical Care Peri-op (OR) Women & Children's Services Locations: NGMC Gainesville NGMC Braselton NGMC Lumpkin NGMC Barrow NGMC Habersham Total Rewards: Base pay shift and weekend differentials We are currently offering a sign on bonus for our Medical/Surgical positions. Day one health benefits Tuition reimbursement Working at NGHS means being part of something special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in helping you reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start here. Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification or status. Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) is a non-profit on a mission of improving the health of our community in all we do. Our team cares for more than 1 million people across the region through five hospitals and a variety of outpatient locations. Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) has campuses in Gainesville, Braselton, Winder, Dahlonega and Demorest – with a total of more than 850 beds and more than 1,200 medical staff members representing more than 60 specialties. Learn more at www.nghs.com.
