New Graduate RN Residency - Orthopedic Unit (February 22, 2027 Cohort)
About The Position
Overlake Medical Center & Clinics is hiring new graduate nurses for its February 22, 2027 RN Residency cohort, with this position assigned to the Orthopedic Unit (E5). The unit has 35 beds and provides direct care to patients undergoing joint replacement, treatment for isolated orthopedic trauma, and general orthopedic surgery, including elective spinal fusions and laminectomies. Overlake's RN Residency is a 12-month program designed for new graduate nurses and based on best practices and evidence-based education and training. It includes instructor-led courses on current and emerging clinical guidelines and standards, one-to-one clinical precepting by an RN for personalized bedside training, and focused group sessions for peer exchange. Residents work a 0.9 FTE during the precepted period. After completing the residency, nurses practice with the basic competencies and confidence of a Staff RN. The post-residency shift will depend on patient and department needs and is most likely nights. Applicants may apply to up to three units, but must apply separately to each unit to be considered for that specialty. A cover letter and resume are required with each application and should be combined into one document; applicants should explain their interest in each area. A 24-month FTE commitment is required, and extended vacation time will not be approved because of the program's intensity. Applications are accepted through November 22, 2026.
Requirements
- Active Washington State Registered Nursing license before orientation begins on February 22, 2027; a multistate license from a Compact state or a Washington RN license is acceptable.
- Current Health Provider CPR certification.
- Commit to 24 months of FTE employment.
- Submit a completed application, cover letter, and resume; combine the cover letter and resume into one document.
- Include the reason for interest in the Orthopedic Unit in the application.
- No extended vacation time may be taken during the intensive program.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct care to patients undergoing joint replacement, isolated orthopedic trauma treatment, and general orthopedic surgery, including elective spinal fusions and laminectomies.
- Participate in the 12-month RN Residency, including instructor-led courses, one-to-one clinical precepting, and focused group sessions.
- Work a 0.9 FTE during the precepted residency period.
- After residency completion, practice as a Staff RN with the competencies developed through the program.
Benefits
- Medical insurance premiums as low as $0 per month; many Overlake services are 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 covering needs such as childcare and eldercare.
- 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
