The New Graduate Nursing Residency Program at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is designed to help newly licensed registered nurses confidently transition into professional practice. It provides a strong foundation for clinical excellence, professional growth, and collaborative learning, ensuring participants are supported every step of the way.
Program Structure
Our residency curriculum is thoughtfully designed to combine hands-on clinical experience with professional growth opportunities, ensuring nurses build confidence, competence, and a strong foundation for long-term success.
- Comprehensive Clinical Orientation
Work side-by-side with a dedicated RN Preceptor in a structured, hands-on learning environment that builds confidence and competence. - Professional Development Sessions
Grow beyond the bedside with monthly sessions that foster group learning and focus on leadership, patient outcomes, peer support, and shaping professional identity. - Specialty Education and Unit-Based Training
Specialty onboarding training that consists of a blended learning curriculum with online modules, in-person classes, and practice-based learning alongside peers and interdisciplinary teams in a supportive setting. - Mentorship and Preceptorship
Connect with experienced nurses who will guide, encourage, and support you every step of the way.
How to Apply
Program Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited RN education program prior to hire/start date
- No prior RN experience or less than six (6) months of RN experience in an inpatient acute care setting
- Current, valid North Carolina RN license obtained prior to hire/start date
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Application Requirements and Timeline
Once the application window opens, applicants must complete the online application and submit/upload the following documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
Fall/Winter 2026 Application Dates and Process
Internal Teammates and Atrium Health Nurse Externs: August 24, 2026
External Candidates: August 31, 2026
- Current teammates can search for open opportunities through their Worker Account in Workday. Use the keyword search “New Graduate RN” and apply filters to facility locations, city or state to narrow down the search.
- External applicants, please visit the career site and use the keyword "New Graduate RN." To narrow down your options, apply filters to facility locations, city or state.
Application Screening
- September 2026 - October 2026: Completed applications will be screened by Talent Acquisition. Applicants meeting the hiring leaders' criteria will be shared with hiring managers. Hiring managers will contact applicants for in-person and virtual interviews. Offers are extended by Human Resources.
- January 2027 - May 2027: New Graduate RNs begin orientation. Start dates are scheduled based on timing of NCLEX as well as specialty track class schedules (note, specific specialties have limited start dates due to cohort size. Please us if you have specific questions or concerns).
Start Your Journey
Exciting career opportunities for new graduate RNs are available across diverse clinical settings at:
- Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
- Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Davie Medical Center
- Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist High Point Medical Center
- Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Lexington Medical Center
- Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Wilkes Medical Center
Contact Us
For more information or to schedule a virtual information session with the Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist New Graduate Nurse Residency team, please email us at
NGNRAHWFB@Advocatehealth.org.