RN Transitional Opportunities - Emergency Department
About The Position
Overlake Medical Center is hiring registered nurses with more than one year of experience who want to transition into emergency department practice. The transition program uses best practices and evidence-based education, combining online learning and instructor-led courses, one-to-one clinical precepting by an experienced RN, and focused sessions with an education specialist to strengthen learning and clinical reasoning in the new practice area. During the program, nurses work a 0.9 FTE (72 hours per biweekly pay period). After the precepted portion is complete, the assigned shift depends on available positions, with a high probability of night shift. The role requires a one-year commitment to the unit at the assigned FTE and shift. The next program start date is February 22, 2027.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of Registered Nursing.
- Current Washington State RN License or Multistate RN License required before the start date.
- Healthcare provider BLS/CPR certification.
- At least one year of RN experience.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- RNs hired into units requiring cardiac rhythm interpretation competency must take a rhythm assessment in their first week covering standard cardiac rhythms, dysrhythmias, and paced rhythms.
- Submit a resume and a cover letter explaining interest in the area of application.
Nice To Haves
- ACLS certification is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Participate in online learning and instructor-led courses as part of the transition program.
- Complete one-to-one clinical precepting with an experienced RN.
- Attend focused sessions with an education specialist to enhance learning and clinical reasoning in emergency department practice.
- Work 0.9 FTE during the program and complete a one-year commitment in the unit at the assigned FTE and shift.
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 for childcare, eldercare, and other needs.
- Free parking and Orca transit passes.
- Values-based work environment and local, visible leaders who care about employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
