New Graduate RN Residency - Postop General Surgical Unit (February 22, 2027 Cohort)

Overlake Medical Center & Clinics • Bellevue, WA

1d • $51 - $90 • Onsite

About The Position

Overlake Medical Center & Clinics is recruiting new graduate nurses for its February 22, 2027 RN Residency cohort in the Postop General Surgical Unit (S5). The 12-month residency is designed for new graduate nurses and uses best practices and evidence-based education and training to help residents develop the basic competencies and confidence of a Staff RN. The program includes instructor-led courses on current and emerging clinical guidelines and standards, one-to-one bedside training with an RN preceptor, and peer group sessions for exchanging ideas and experiences.

The Postop General Surgical Unit has 36 beds. Residents will be trained to care for general surgery patients and develop basic age-related competencies for adults. Patient populations include GI, GU, bariatric, head and neck, breast and reconstructive, vascular, and other general surgical care. Residents work a 0.9 FTE during the precepted residency period. After completion, shift assignment will be based on patient and department needs, most likely nights.

Applicants may apply to up to three units, but must apply separately to each unit to be considered for that specialty. Each application must include a completed application, a cover letter, and a resume; the cover letter and resume should be combined into one document. Applicants should explain their interest in each area. Applications are accepted through November 22, 2026. An active Washington State RN license, which may be a Washington license or a multistate license from a Compact state, is required before orientation begins February 22, 2027. A 24-month FTE commitment is required, and extended vacation time will not be approved due to the intensity of the program.

Requirements

• Be a new graduate nurse applying to the February 22, 2027 RN Residency cohort.
• Hold an active Washington State Registered Nursing license before orientation on February 22, 2027; a multistate license from a Compact state is accepted.
• Hold current Health Provider CPR certification.
• Commit to 24 months of FTE employment.
• Submit a completed application, cover letter, and resume; the cover letter and resume should be combined into one document.
• Include the reason for interest in each selected area in the application.
• No extended vacation time will be approved during the intensive program.

Responsibilities

• Complete the 12-month RN Residency program, including instructor-led education, one-to-one clinical precepting, and peer group sessions.
• Develop competencies and confidence for practice as a Staff RN through evidence-based education and training.
• Provide nursing care to adult patients in the 36-bed Postop General Surgical Unit, with training in general surgery populations and basic age-related competencies.
• Care for patients across GI, GU, bariatric, head and neck, breast and reconstructive, vascular, and other general surgical services.
• Work a 0.9 FTE during the precepted residency period and, after completion, work the shift assigned according to 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.
• Values-based work environment and local, visible leaders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed