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Children’s is one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. No matter the role, every member of our team is an essential part of our mission to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. We’re committed to putting you first, and that commitment is at the heart of our company culture: People first. Children always. Find your next career opportunity and make a difference doing what you love at Children’s.

Job Description

Performs nursing process while providing direct patient care in a safe and effective manner that promotes quality patient outcomes. Functions as member of interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Nurse Residency Start Date

• February/March 2026

*Please note: Due to the volume of applications and limited spots available, we will be unable to contact all applicants*

By completing this application, your information will be evaluated by a nurse recruiter and considered for new graduate nurse opportunities across the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta healthcare system (Scottish Rite, Hughes Spalding and Arthur M. Blank Hospitals).

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is recruiting talented people like YOU who will put our patients first and help make a difference in their lives. Whether delivering world-class care or finding time to brighten a child’s day, it’s our employees that make Children’s such a special place for thousands of pediatric patients each year.

As one of the nation’s leading pediatric healthcare systems, every role at Children’s is an important one. We all work together to provide the best possible care to the kids we serve. We also take care of each other. Children’s offers a variety of resources and programs to support employees professionally and personally.

Through the Nurse Residency Program, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is investing in the future of healthcare, the profession of nursing, and in you. We’re giving you a strong foundation to build your career as we help you develop from an advanced beginner into a competent, professional nurse.

Here is some information regarding our Nurse Residency program:

Eligibility & Requirements

• Completion of an accredited nursing program
• You are graduating in December of 2025 from an accredited nursing program (baccalaureate of nursing (BSN) strongly preferred)
• Graduate Nurse with no previous or current RN experience
• Active Georgia RN license or Multi-State RN license through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact
• Active American Heart Association CPR/BLS – Healthcare Provider card

Specialty Units Hiring:

(Please Note: The units listed below represent areas we typically recruit for as part of the Nurse Residency Program. Availbility is subject to change, and some units may no longer have openings at the time of your application.)

• Emergency Department
• Inpatient Hematology/Oncology
• General Patient Care or Med/Surg
• Neurology
• Comprehensive Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit
• Cardiac Acute Care Unit
• Transplant Stepdown Unit
• Critical Care (Cardiac ICU, Pediatric ICUs, Technology-Dependent ICUs, Neonatal ICUs)

Interview Process

• Complete digital video screening questions
• If selected, phone screen with a Nurse Recruiter
• If selected, face-to-face interview(s)/shadow with specific unit

*Please note: Due to the volume of applications and limited spots available, we will be unable to contact all applicants*

Experience

• No minimum experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• No preferred qualifications

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  Note: the BSN requirement may be waived with approval from the ADN Committee with a commitment from the new hire to achieve their BSN within 2.5 years.

Certification Summary

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the single State of Georgia or Multi-State through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 days of employment