RN Residency Program

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
 

Summer 2025 Cohort Start Dates:

Monday, July 13, 2026

Monday, July 27, 2026

Monday, August 10, 2026
 

Available Departments:

Medical

Surgical (Acute care/post-surgical)

Cardiology

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.