REGISTERED NURSE PAID INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR NEW NURSE GRADS

The StaRN/Residency is a yearlong residency which begins with a 10-16 week (depending on specialty), PAID Classroom/Preceptorship program. It allows new graduate nurses to obtain acute care nursing experience through an intensive INTERNSHIP PROGRAM. Open positions will vary throughout the year, and positions will be offered based on needs of the hospital.

Part 1: StaRN Training - First 5-8 Weeks (depending on specialty):

• Instructor-led classroom training
• State-of-the-art simulation including comprehensive debriefs
• Certifications needed for each unit
• Training on charting systems
• The schedule is typically Monday-Friday, with 40 hour work weeks (8 hour days)

Part 2: StaRN Clinical Preceptorship - Next 7-8 Weeks (depending on specialty):

• Conducted at the hospital
• You will be assigned a one-on-one preceptor to train you and acclimate you to your role
• Regular development meetings between the resident, their preceptor and their Director
• Customized Coaching/Onboarding report for clinical preceptorship
• The schedule is typically three (3) 12 hour shifts at the hospital

Part 3: Residency Program - Remainder of your 1st year

• Upon successful completion of the StaRN Program, residents will transition to their full-time roles at the hospital and continue professional development through routine interactions with a mentor (meet at least once a month)
• Complete an evidence-based capstone project

Requirements:

• Current Georgia RN license or Multi-state Compact RN license (or ability to obtain)
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, within past 1 year
• Program acceptance requires a two (2) year, full-time commitment to the hospital. If a nurse chooses to leave the facility before the 2 year commitment is fulfilled, they may be required to meet a monetary responsibility.
• Self-motivated and strong communication skills required
• Attendance is imperative throughout the StaRN Training program

You are more than a paycheck. Our Benefits Raise the Bar: (benefits start once training/ preceptorship is complete)

• Paid Family Leave
• 401k Match
• Medical Plan Options, Dental & Vision
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Assistance
• And more!

General Comments

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Fantastic, small hospital, energetic leadership. Constrained local market makes fining candidates difficult.

Get them to refer a friend!! $3k referral bonus payable when they transition to facility payroll.

• Will take LTAC/Correctional/Rehab/Nurses seeking to get back into acute care
• New grads accepted with or without RN Lic
• Program acceptance requires a two (2) year, full-time commitment to the hospital.
• Attendance is imperative throughout the StaRN Training program
• Candidates w/ Associates degree welcome - especially if interested in obtaining their BSN (Galen)

Pay Rates During Training:

*Rate increases after training depending on prior healthcare experience

• $26.38 (3 year cap)

Sign on: $5k

Relo: Case by Case Basis

• 50 -250 miles - $2,500k
• 250+ miles - $5k

***(Bonus and Relo assistance paid out once training/ preceptorship is completed)***

• Program acceptance requires a two (2) year, full-time commitment to the hospital. If a nurse chooses to leave the facility before the 2 year commitment is fulfilled, they may be required to meet a monetary responsibility. (10k)

Nurse Specialty

Program Length

Program Schedule

Combo - MST/Telemetry Track

12 Weeks

5 Weeks Didactic + 7 Weeks Preceptorship

Combo - Critical Care Track

13 Weeks

6 Weeks Didactic + 7 Weeks Preceptorship

ED - Standalone (10+)

14 Weeks

7 Weeks Didactic + 7 Weeks Preceptorship