About this RN Residency Program: Fall 2026 Cohort role at Northeast Georgia Health System
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.