New Graduate RN Residency - Emergency Department (February 22, 2027 Cohort)
About The Position
Overlake Medical Center & Clinics is recruiting new graduate nurses for its February 22, 2027 RN Residency cohort. The 12-month residency is designed for new graduate nurses and uses best practices and evidence-based education and training. It includes instructor-led courses on current and emerging clinical guidelines and standards, one-to-one bedside training with an RN preceptor, and focused group sessions for peer discussion and exchange of experiences. Residents work a 0.9 FTE during the precepted period. After residency, shifts are assigned based on patient and department needs, most likely nights. Completion is intended to prepare residents to practice with the basic competencies and confidence of a Staff RN. The Emergency Department is a 40-bed, Level 3 Trauma department that treats more than 50,000 patients annually. It has been recognized for excellence in patient experience and for performance in sepsis, STEMI, and stroke care. Applications are accepted through November 22, 2026. Applicants may apply to up to three units, submitting a separate application to each unit. A cover letter and resume are required with each application, and applicants should explain their interest in the selected areas. A 24-month FTE commitment is required. Due to the intensity of the program, extended vacation time will not be approved.
Requirements
- Active Washington State Registered Nursing license before orientation begins on February 22, 2027; a multistate license from a Compact state is also accepted.
- Current Health Provider CPR certification.
- Commit to 24 months of FTE employment.
- Submit a completed application, cover letter, and resume; explain interest in the selected unit or units.
- No extended vacation time during the program.
Responsibilities
- Participate in instructor-led courses on current and emerging clinical guidelines and standards.
- Complete personalized bedside training with an RN clinical preceptor.
- Participate in focused group sessions to exchange ideas and experiences with peers.
- Work a 0.9 FTE during the precepted period of the residency.
- After residency, work shifts based on patient and department needs.
Benefits
- Medical insurance premiums as low as $0 per month.
- Many Overlake services covered at 100%.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per year.
- Retirement plan matching starting at 5% and increasing to 7% after five years, with immediate vesting.
- Pre-tax and Roth after-tax retirement savings plans.
- Expanded Employee Assistance Program.
- Caregiver support program, including childcare and eldercare assistance.
- Free parking and ORCA transit passes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
