Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate / Winter-Spring 2027

Regency Hospital - Macon is a critical illness recovery hospital seeking Registered Nurses to care for chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery following ICU care. This full-time position offers 12-hour shifts with a competitive hourly rate and substantial sign-on bonuses.

Clinical Setting

Regency Hospital - Macon specializes in post-ICU inpatient services for patients during vulnerable stages of recovery. As an RN, you will play a central role in providing compassionate, evidence-based care to this patient population.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicians and your preceptor to implement assessment plans, evaluation, and follow-up of patient care
• Conduct ongoing systematic assessment of patients' and families' physical, emotional, social, educational, and functional needs
• Interpret assessment data to develop comprehensive nursing care plans that include problem identification, nursing diagnoses, nursing orders, interventions, goals, and discharge planning
• Participate as a productive member of the interdisciplinary team in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of rehabilitation goals
• Ensure medical records are complete, factual, accurate, and timely

New Graduate Support

This position is designed for new graduates, with an extensive 10- to 13-week structured orientation program and a dedicated preceptor to support your transition into practice.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program
• Valid State RN License (must be obtained by start date; applicants may apply before licensure)
• BLS certification required at hire
• Flexibility to complete orientation program requirements

Schedule and Compensation

• Full-time employment
• 12-hour shifts
• $40.00 per hour
• Sign-on bonus: $10,000 for day shifts, $15,000 for night shifts

Benefits

• 100% company-paid Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
• Clinical ladder programs and certification support (PCCN, CCRN)
• Student debt benefit program
• Generous paid time off for full-time team members
• Comprehensive medical, pharmacy, health, vision, and dental coverage
• Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan
• Life and disability protection

Note: December 2026 graduates are encouraged to apply.