New Graduate RN Residency Program
New Graduate RNs at Atrium Health begin their careers with a supportive transition to practice experience that promotes learning, clinical application and peer support. Led by a team of dedicated nurse educators, the 9-month residency program includes clinical orientation with a preceptor, specialty-specific learning experiences and a core curriculum that provides a solid foundation for clinical decision making, interdisciplinary teamwork and communication and future career development.
Beginning Your Clinical Orientation and Preceptorship:
As a nurse resident at Atrium Health, you will begin your nursing career with a cohort of new graduates from the same specialty area, which provides an opportunity for networking and peer support. Your first week will include:
- Week 1: Atrium Health Nurse Orientation introducing new nursing teammates to policy and practice,skills validation and electronic health record training.
- Week 2: Clinical orientation with a preceptor begins in your clinical area. New graduate nurses work 1 on 1 with experienced preceptors throughout their orientation.
Classes:
During the residency program, new graduates will attend live specialty track classes, simulation sessions and small group peer support sessions. Additional professional development opportunities in shared governance meetings, shadowing with members of the interdisciplinary team and attending a Nursing Professional Organization meeting. Nurse residents are also introduced to the Clinical Nurse Credentialing Pathway (CNCP).
Who is considered a New Graduate RN at Atrium Health?
A New Graduate RN is a current nursing student who is graduating from an RN education program or who has already graduated and has less than six months of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse.
All Graduate RN's (both internal teammates and external applicants) must complete the application process and residency program to begin a nursing career with Atrium Health. Please review the following information before you begin the application process.
An Award-Winning Program
For four years in a row, Atrium Health has been recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for New Grads.
Atrium Health New Graduate Nurse Residency Program is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs.
Timeline for Spring 2023 New Graduate RNs
December 9, 2022– January 20, 2023
- Online applications are accepted.
- You may apply for up to three New Graduate Residency reqs at a time
- Residencies with limited opportunities will conduct interviews and extend offers early
- Some requisitions may come down before January 20 (once there are ample candidates for the opportunities available).
- You may view the positions you are being considered for under your CORE Connect active job application list.
- The New Graduate RN Center will share your application(s) with the residency tracks and facilities you have expressed interest in based on available opportunities.
January – April 2023
- Completed applications are shared with hiring managers for review
- Selected candidates are scheduled for interviews and offers are extended
- Offers are extended by Human Resources
June – October 2023
- New Graduate RNs begin orientation
- Start dates are scheduled based on NCLEX dates as well as specialty track class schedules (Note: Our Critical Care, Neonatal and Perioperative specialties have a limited number of start dates available).
Note: If you are a New Graduate RN and have questions, please email us at [email protected] so we may assist.
Application Process
Apply to the New Graduate RN requisition (up to three). The application links will be available December 9 through January 20, 2023.
- Use the instructions that apply to you:
- Current Atrium Health Teammates must apply internally: Search the internal career site using keyword "New Graduate RN" and apply using your Atrium Health email address.
- External Candidates: Search our career site using keyword "New Graduate RN" and apply.
- You may apply for up to three requisitions at a time. Requisitions will be available December 9, 2022. You may choose from the following:
- Adult Acute Care
- Adult Acute Care- Ambulatory
- Adult Acute Care- Behavioral Health
- Adult Acute Care- Rehabilitation
- Adult Critical Care
- Continuing Care
- Emergency Department
- Oncology
- Post Anesthesia Care (PACU)
- Pediatrics and Neonatal
- Perioperative (OR)
- Women's services
- You may apply for up to three requisitions at a time. Requisitions will be available December 9, 2022. You may choose from the following:
- Attach your resume and cover letter.
- Application: Include all clinical and relevant work experience, volunteer service or projects.
- Cover Letter: It is recommended, you share why you wish to begin your nursing career at Atrium Health. This will be shared with multiple locations and leaders, so refrain from referencing specific facilities or departments of interest.
- If you have an American Heart Association BLS Provider card that is valid through December 2023, attach a copy in the “Supporting/Misc. Documents” section on the New Graduate application. If you do not have a CPR card which meets this criterion, it will not prevent you from participating in the process.
Note: Completed applications are due by 11:59 pm on January 20, 2023.
Residency Tracks:
Adult Acute Care
Specialty areas include: Ambulatory Practices, Behavioral Health, Cardiac-Telemetry, Epilepsy, Medical-Surgical, Neuroscience, Observation, Orthopedics, Post-Surgical, Progressive Care, Rehabilitation and Renal
Adult Critical Care
12-month service commitment upon completion of extended orientation.
Start dates are assigned based on unit of hire
Continuing Care
Specialty areas include: Skilled Nursing, Home Health and Hospice
Emergency Department
Start dates are offered twice per year.
Neonatal
Specialty areas include the Intensive and Progressive Care Nurseries.
Start dates are offered twice per year.
Oncology
Inpatient and Ambulatory settings, including Bone Marrow Transplant, Infusion Center, Clinics and Clinical Trials
Pediatric
Specialty areas include: Pediatric Acute & Progressive Care, Pediatric Emergency Department and Pediatric and Cardiovascular ICU
Perioperative (OR)
12-month service commitment upon completion of extended orientation.
Start dates are offered twice per year.
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Start dates are offered twice per year.
Women's Services
Specialty areas include: Labor & Delivery, High Risk Pre/Post Partum and Mother-Baby.
Start dates are offered twice per year.
Contact Us
The New Graduate RN Center was established to assist New Graduate RNs who are seeking professional opportunities within Atrium Health. Our team is ready to assist you with the process.
If you have additional questions, please contact the New Graduate RN Center at [email protected] and provide the best phone number where you can be reached.
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