RN Residency (April 2026 Cohort)

Are you a new graduate nurse ready to transform your education into confident, competent clinical practice? Grady Health System's RN Residency Program provides the foundation, support, and hands-on experience you need to thrive in your nursing career.

A Proven Path to Success

Our one-year, evidence-based residency program is developed in partnership with Vizient and follows the curriculum standards of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN).

You'll gain:

Extended orientation with a trained, experienced nurse preceptor who guides you every step of the way

Monthly interactive classes designed to bridge academic knowledge with real-world clinical practice

Dedicated support from an Advanced Clinical Nurse Residency Program Coordinator

Hands-on experience completing a clinical evidence-based group project

Professional development opportunities to accelerate your career growth

Specialty training tailored to your chosen unit

We offer residency opportunities across multiple specialties:

• Acute Care/Medical-Surgical
• Critical Care
• Emergency Services
• Oncology
• Perinatal (Labor & Delivery, Mother/Baby)
• Operating Room
• Med/Psych

Relevant clinical experience through nurse externships, senior practicums, or related work experience is required for specialized Units (Critical Care, Emergency Services, Labor & Delivery, Mother/Baby, Operating Room, Med/Psych)

We're looking for passionate new nurses who meet the following criteria:

Required:

• Currently in your final semester of an accredited ASN,BSN, or MSN program OR within 12 months of RN license issuance at program start
• Eligible to work in the United States for the entire one-year program duration
• Current BLS American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers certification
• Two letters of recommendation (from clinical instructor, clinical manager, professor, or employer)

• Valid Georgia RN license (must pass NCLEX per Grady Health System requirements)

Important: Grady Health System does not currently offer work sponsorships for this program.

This application's cohort start is scheduled for April 2026. Please note that cohort start dates may vary based on the unit.

Grady Health System offers rewarding career paths for healthcare professionals at every stage of their journey. As one of the premier healthcare institutions, we're committed to developing the next generation of nursing leaders while serving our community with excellence.

Join a residency program that invests in your success and sets you up for a fulfilling nursing career.

Apply today and take the first step toward becoming the nurse you've always envisioned.

This application will close January 16,2026.

Grady Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity are encouraged to apply.