RN Residency Program: Summer 2026

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.